piper-maddox.sites.sourceflow.co.uk Open in urlscan Pro
13.226.34.59  Public Scan

Form analysis
0 forms found in the DOM

Text Content

ENG (UK)
ENG (UK)
Job search

About
Jobs
Candidates
Clients
Team
Join Us

Newsroom
Contact

Part of the LHi Group family. Learn more



Featured

Artificial Intelligence "more dangerous than nukes!"

Elon Musk hit the stage at SXSW this week to talk Mars, Tesla and Artificial
Intelligence. I don't know about you, but the informative interview left me with
way more questions than answers, particularity when it comes to the subject of
AI. The Government commissioned an independent review into the development of AI
in the UK last year. The findings were that AI shouldn't be subject to direct
regulation, but an AI council should oversea the industry.  Are the suggestions
of Wendy Hall and BenevolentTech CEO Jérôme Pesenti enough to keep us safe?
Should we not demand regulation and controls over the development of AI? As Elon
says, you wouldn't let just anyone build a nuke! (Cheery stuff ay?!!!).
According to Elon, it is inevitable the world will slip into a dark age... he
should try being a Spurs fan, like me! Here are the recommendations following
the Government review, which to me feels insufficient.  What do you think? Read
the original article here.




THE FUTURE IS CLEAN

Search jobsFind talent


WE RECRUIT EXCLUSIVELY INTO


THE CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR

Energy Storage

Sustainability

eMobility

Hydrogen & Clean Fuels

Solar

Energy Efficiency

Wind

Grid Edge

Energy Storage

Sustainability

eMobility

Hydrogen & Clean Fuels

Solar

Energy Efficiency

Wind

Grid Edge

Energy Storage

Sustainability

eMobility

Hydrogen & Clean Fuels

Solar



TRUSTED AROUND THE WORLD, BY BIG, AND BY SMALL.

About us



WHATEVER YOUR BUSINESS


NEEDS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

RETAINED SEARCH, OUR MOST COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION. 

Our retained search? It's like a VIP pass to the clean energy talent party. We
handpick the best, brightest, and most eco-friendly stars to join your team.

Learn More


CONTINGENT SEARCH

Get the best clean energy talent on your team with our flexible contingent
search option.




EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Executive Search is a specialised type of recruitment aimed at attracting highly
skilled senior management.


Learn more about our services


DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.

Senior VP of Engineering, Ampaire
Head of Recruiting, LiveWire (A division of Harley Davidson)
Technical Capability Director, GKN Aerospace
Group Chief Engineer, Advanced Engineering, LiveWire (A division of Harley
Davidson)
Managing Director, Viriciti LLC
Senior VP of Engineering, Ampaire
Head of Recruiting, LiveWire (A division of Harley Davidson)
Technical Capability Director, GKN Aerospace
Group Chief Engineer, Advanced Engineering, LiveWire (A division of Harley
Davidson)
Managing Director, Viriciti LLC
Senior VP of Engineering, Ampaire
Head of Recruiting, LiveWire (A division of Harley Davidson)
Technical Capability Director, GKN Aerospace

"Piper Maddox's adept handling of the recruitment process and proactive
management have played a crucial role in the success of our H2Gear project.
Their ability to understand client briefs and translate them into precise
candidate criteria, coupled with high-level support and guidance, makes
collaborating with Piper Maddox a pleasure."

“We’ve been partnering with Piper Maddox since late 2018 to find leading talent
across multiple disciplines in EV systems, infotainment and connectivity. Piper
Maddox has consistently demonstrated their understanding of our industry and
their connection to some of the best in these spaces, from individual
contributors to front-line and executive leaders. The relationship we have with
them results in quick alignment on what’s most important in each role and a
stream of pre-screened well-qualified candidates. Piper Maddox has enabled us to
build all-new high-caliber teams faster than most thought was possible.”

“We engaged Piper Maddox to help land a critical senior member for our sales
team. It was very important that the candidate had the right level of
experience, energy, and passion for eMobility. Piper Maddox found us the unicorn
that no other agency could. All while staying in constant contact and
maintaining a very transparent and straightforward recruiting process.”

“I have been impressed with the quality of people that Piper Maddox are able to
find for us that match our skills, experience and behavioural orientation
standards. I think the Piper Maddox eMobility team has served us well, and I
expect it will do so in the future when we are ready.”

“If it weren’t for Piper Maddox, it’s quite possible that the Harley Davidson
LiveWire program wouldn’t have gotten off the ground. We handed them a
significant task, helping to staff our LiveWire Labs facility from the ground
up, and the majority of the positions were complex skill sets very new to the
organization. In addition to their stellar recruiting support, they provided
exceptional customer service every step of the way."

"Piper Maddox's adept handling of the recruitment process and proactive
management have played a crucial role in the success of our H2Gear project.
Their ability to understand client briefs and translate them into precise
candidate criteria, coupled with high-level support and guidance, makes
collaborating with Piper Maddox a pleasure."

“We’ve been partnering with Piper Maddox since late 2018 to find leading talent
across multiple disciplines in EV systems, infotainment and connectivity. Piper
Maddox has consistently demonstrated their understanding of our industry and
their connection to some of the best in these spaces, from individual
contributors to front-line and executive leaders. The relationship we have with
them results in quick alignment on what’s most important in each role and a
stream of pre-screened well-qualified candidates. Piper Maddox has enabled us to
build all-new high-caliber teams faster than most thought was possible.”

“We engaged Piper Maddox to help land a critical senior member for our sales
team. It was very important that the candidate had the right level of
experience, energy, and passion for eMobility. Piper Maddox found us the unicorn
that no other agency could. All while staying in constant contact and
maintaining a very transparent and straightforward recruiting process.”

“I have been impressed with the quality of people that Piper Maddox are able to
find for us that match our skills, experience and behavioural orientation
standards. I think the Piper Maddox eMobility team has served us well, and I
expect it will do so in the future when we are ready.”

“If it weren’t for Piper Maddox, it’s quite possible that the Harley Davidson
LiveWire program wouldn’t have gotten off the ground. We handed them a
significant task, helping to staff our LiveWire Labs facility from the ground
up, and the majority of the positions were complex skill sets very new to the
organization. In addition to their stellar recruiting support, they provided
exceptional customer service every step of the way."

"Piper Maddox's adept handling of the recruitment process and proactive
management have played a crucial role in the success of our H2Gear project.
Their ability to understand client briefs and translate them into precise
candidate criteria, coupled with high-level support and guidance, makes
collaborating with Piper Maddox a pleasure."


FIND YOUR NEXT
ROLE IN CLEAN ENERGY

posted 7 hours ago
New

LEAD ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

£70000 - £76000 per annum + Package
Surrey
Permanent

Piper Maddox is working with an innovative start-up that is developing a novel
battery-solar system to power refrigeration units in the logistics sector. The
mission of the business is to combat the 50,000,000 tonnes of yearly CO2
emissions from refrigerated trailers. They have been operating for over four
years now and have developed a product that is almost ready to start being sold
to customers. As part of their growth, they are currently seeking a Lead
Electrical Design Engineer to support them and guide the business towards
electrical engineering efficiency. What you will be doing:* Design, develop and
validate LV and HV electrical systems* Implement design and industry standards
to ensure an efficient, safe and reliable Electrical system * Collaborating with
other Engineering teams to ensure cohesive product development * Proactively
seek improvements and implementation of new technologies to ensure the company
retains its technology competitiveness * Advise and guide the business on
Electrical Engineering decisions What we are looking for:* An Electrical
Engineering Degree or related discipline* Experience working on LV and HV
Electrical design including DFM * Ability to understand, generate and review
electrical schematics * Sound Electrical engineering knowledge and confidence to
guide the business in all topics related to Electrical engineering * Familiarity
with working within highly regulated environments* Knowledge of system-level
engineering and understanding of the interaction between software, electronics
and mechanical systems If you think that this might be the right opportunity for
you, I'd love to give you some more details. Hit Apply below!Piper Maddox is
acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


posted 7 hours ago
New

BATTERY ELECTROCHEMIST

£30000 - £90000 per annum + Negotiable with experience
East Macedonia and Thrace
Permanent

We are looking for a number of Chemical/ Electrochemical Engineers in Greece
with experience of Battery Cells. You will be working on exciting Li-ION
technologies producing LFP Graphite Pouch Cells.You will be working with a
world-leading technology company that provides innovative energy storage
solutions through battery cell manufacturing and renewable energy projects. They
have over 30 years of industry experience and are a key member of an
international investment group.Their journey started in lead-acid batteries
where they became market leaders and exported their product on a global scale.
Since then they have established a lithium-ion battery sector with the aim to do
the same.This sector now has over €100m in investment and over 100 world-class
scientists in the team.Key skills: * Rheology * Tensile strength of electrode *
SEM microscopy* DLS* DGA / DCS * Analysis* Powders * Electrical conductivity/
solid state* Knowledge of LFP Graphite a great advantageWe are looking for a
range of experience levels, salary range will depend on years of in-industry
experience. Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
vacancy.


posted 8 hours ago
New

PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

€80000 - €95000 per annum
Republic of Ireland
Permanent
Remote

Principal Planner - Solar - Republic of Ireland Piper Maddox are working with a
leading global IPP for solar/BESS to add a new Principal Planner to their Irish
team. You would be coming into a client side role to lead on all areas of
planning in a place where your ideas will always be listened to, regardless of
the fact you'd be working in a larger business organization. The planning team
really pride themselves on having a strong culture, where they are all very
passionate about what they do to reach net-zero. As well as this they have close
relations with the rest of the wider IPP as they will have influence over other
areas of the project life-cycle.Another plus of joining this team is getting the
opportunity to get involved with the wider companies inhouse planning community,
and gaining exposure to other jurisdictions within career development.What would
your role look like but not be limited to?:-Working to manage the planning
applications which would include managing external consultants to review
documentation; working with other internal teams to ensure everything
corresponds with planning regulations.-Working with relevant planning
authorities.-Looking at project plans and assessing any risks.-Being the lead
for stakeholder engagement for your projects.-Ensuring everything can be
effectively handed over to construction and asset management functions within
the IPP.-Being able to advise on planning to look at site selection and using
GIS tools.-Conducting site visits.Joining this company's planning team will
allow you to get stuck into a wide range of exciting renewable energy projects
while being a part of a developing, highly interactive, and social wider
team!This company offers a strong package including a bonus and pension scheme
in an environment that encourages you to progress and develop in your planning
career.If you have experience in the UK renewables/infrastructure planning
sector and want the opportunity to contribute to the net-zero transition, this
position could be a great fit for you!Bayleigh Angelb.angel@pipermaddox.com0117
244 4909Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
vacancy.


posted 14 hours ago
New

TEAM LEAD CONTROLLING

£100000 - £120000 per annum + Additional Benefits
Baden-Württemberg
Permanent

Responsibilities Technical management of the Controlling departmentControlling
business partner for the internal departments and external partnersCoordination,
control and implementation of control processes (planning, forecasting, control)
Preparation of management decisions through committee preparation and
participation in the same as a representative of the supervisorOngoing
new/further development and optimization of controlling processes, methods and
tools as well as reporting and ensuring uniform standardsFurther development of
related end-to-end processes together with the other corporate functions(Ad-hoc)
analysis and commentary of KPIs and target/actual deviations as well as
collaboration in deriving measures together with the specialist
departmentsPreparation of profitability analysis, business cases, etc. and
development of decision recommendations for managementRequirements Successfully
completed studies with a focus on business administration, economics, industrial
engineering or similarVery long professional experience (usually > 7 years)
ideally in finance, controlling or consulting in the industrial sector, auditing
or comparable sectorsSound knowledge of internal and ideally external
accountingIdeally initial professional management experienceIndependent,
structured work, assertiveness and a pronounced goal orientation with a high
degree of analytical and conceptual thinking and actingStrong communication,
teamwork, conflict management and social skillsVery good IT skills (MS Office,
SAP FI/CO)Very good knowledge of German and EnglishWHY US?We offer highly
motivated employees a large area of responsibility and creative freedom,
combined with individual development opportunities. Permanent employment
contractBasic salary plus variable remunerationTrust-based working hoursEmployee
benefits programEmployee vehicle leasingteam eventsModern working
environmentPiper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
vacancy.


3 days ago
New

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER- RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSTRUCTION

£35000 - £40000 per annum + bonus
Glasgow
Permanent
Hybrid

Piper Maddox are working with a renowned investment company who have expanded
into the renewable energy sector; they have an exciting portfolio of projects
underway across the UK. They are looking to expand their delivery team and take
on a new assistant project manager to help oversee their growing pipeline This
is a fantastic development opportunity within a company who strive to be
supportive and ambitious with their vision, and want to support you with the
growth of your career They are looking for someone with the following:- Minimum
2 years construction industry experience across the UK&I in onshore renewables -
Ideally a degree in engineering/ project management/ planning or any similar
related degrees - Glasgow based- hybrid working This is a chance to join an
outstanding team and be at the heart of its future growth, whilst contributing
to a cleaner and brighter futurePiper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency
in relation to this vacancy.


3 days ago
New

SENIOR GRID ENGINEER

£55000 - £60000 per annum
UK
Permanent

Senior Grid EngineerBased in Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow or LondonGrowing
consultancy in the sector working across all onshore and offshore renewablesUp
to £60,000 DOEWe're working expansively with a growing consultancy in the wider
renewables sector, who are looking to grow their technical team out
significantly throughout 2024. They have recently won a new programme of work,
which has seen them grow their technical function out.The consultancy works
throughout the entire project lifecycle, working on early stage developments and
advisory through to asset management and recommissioning stages. They have a
global reach, allowing you to work on projects across the world. They've grown
significantly since their inception in 2013, this has been through both organic
growth and acquisitions. This has led them to be able to support across offshore
and onshore renewables to a high standard. They recently celebrated their decade
birthday as a team!This also shows their culture. They value quality and
knowledge driven people, priding themselves on being trusted industry experts in
their respective fields. They are a close-knit team, with a genuine passion for
renewables and the industry. Their mission is simple; to bring their expertise
together to provide proficient advice to contribute towards a net-zero future.
They have 3 core technical teams, the power systems function, cabling group and
their grid team which this role would be a part of.This role is joining the
leading internal team, alongside two juniors, a principal and Head of Grid.
You'll be working with some of the leading developers and IPPS in the space to
design their connection agreements and ensure key milestones are hit in
processes. Your key responsibilities will include:- Managing relationships with
TOs and DNOs to work on gaining both transmission and distribution level
connection agreements. - Designing connection offers and agreements for various
renewable projects. - Supporting clients on their grid connection offers and
through the process. - Mentoring junior members of the team. - Understanding the
UK grid connection processes at both a transmission and distribution level. For
this role, a background in electrical engineering and knowledge of the UK grid
connection process is essential. Work form with or within DNOs would be ideal.
Please apply if this role sounds right for you!Piper Maddox is acting as an
Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


3 days ago
New

BESS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

£70000 - £80000 per annum
Glasgow
Permanent
Hybrid

This company is an industry leading renewable engineering company with a rapidly
expanding pipeline and stable financial backing. They are looking to grow their
delivery team and take on a BESS Project manager to oversee and manage a team
working on projects up to 500MW. This is an incredible opportunity to join a
reputable company that will support your development and grow your skill set
whilst having high levels of responsibility on projects across the UK. They are
looking for candidates with:- 5 years + BESS project management experience
(solar experience would also be advantageous) - Subcontractor management from an
EPC - Strong leadership skills to build out a team - Flexibility to travel
around the UK Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
vacancy.


4 days ago
New

LEAD MECHANICAL ENGINEER

£55000 - £72000 per annum + Package
Oxfordshire
Permanent

Piper Maddox are working with an exciting SME in Oxfordshire that designs, tests
and manufactures Electric Motors and Inverters for vehicles. After winning a
number of projects from exciting clients across the world, they are looking to
grow their internal Engineering team. One key hire they are looking to make is a
Technical Specialist Mechanical Engineer that can act as the Lead for all
Mechanical Engineering. The ideal person will likely come from an EDU background
and be familiar with the design and integration of Motor, Inverter, Gears and
other adjacent systems. This is an important position within the business as
they expand their product range and team over the coming years. This opportunity
would grant you the chance to embed yourself in a small business with short
processes and quick decision making, whilst working on exciting clean-technology
for the vehicle industry. What you will be doing?- Leading the Mechanical team
in designing Motor and Inverter technology that will be designed with
integration in mind - Meeting with customers and working with the Senior
Leadership Team to bring in new projects - Work closely with other departments
to ensure collaborative and cohesive design decisions are taking place -
Assisting with testing of technology where appropriate What we are looking for:-
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline- Significant
industry experience with the Mechanical Design of rotating machinery. Ideally
with Electric Motors, Inverters and Gearboxes- Proficient with 3D CAD Tools
(Solidworks preferred but not essential).- Strong understanding and ability to
apply first principal thinking skills with appropriate calculations to generate
designs - Ability to manage and lead less experienced Engineers - Any further
skills with Cooling systems, Stress analysis and systems integration would be
considered a bonus! This is a great opportunity to join a business at the
beginning of their adventure to develop technologies for a greener future and
make a significant impact on the businesses overall success. If you think this
could be a good fit for you, apply below!Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment
Agency in relation to this vacancy.


4 days ago
New

CHEMICAL PLANT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

£120000 - £130000 per annum
Leipzig, Sachsen
Permanent

DescriptionOur client has experienced rapid growth as is now a European Market
leader now over 300 people. They have raised €200 million in funding. Join them
in the race to Net Zero as a Chemical Plant Construction ManagerYour
responsibilities:* Design and Engineering: Plant and equipment design, process
flows. Adhering to safety, environmental and regulatory standards in all design
aspects; Ensuring that all needed permits are acquired.* Procurement and Vendor
Management: Select appropriate vendors for equipment, building, materials, and
technology required for carbon synthesis. Manage relationships, negotiations,
and procurement processes.* Product COGS and Process Optimization: Apply
chemical engineering principles to optimize the carbon synthesis process for
efficiency, yield and quality; Plan, set strategies and hit the COGS targets.*
Quality Assurance and Compliance: Establish quality control measures to ensure
the final product meets specifications and quality standards; Ensure compliance
with relevant regulations, permits, and environmental guidelines.* Budget
management: Manage the project budget, track expenditures, ensure cost control;
Provide regular budget updates to senior management.* Risk Management: Identify
potential risks and challenges in the project and develop mitigation strategies;
Address unforeseen issues.* Stakeholder Communication: Clear and effective
communication with internal and external stakeholders; Regular updates on the
project.* Commissioning and Start-Up: Lead the commissioning process, ensure all
systems and equipment functions as planned; Oversee the start-up of the new
plant and coordinate operational procedures and trainings.Requirements* Master's
degree in chemical engineering or related field.* Proven experience in managing
complex engineering projects within chemical industry.* Strong project
management skills, including project planning, resource allocation, and risk
management.* In-depth knowledge of chemical construction.* Experience with toxic
gases (such as chlorine) and Hydrogen is a plus.* Familiarity with relevant
regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards.* Excellent
leadership and team management capabilities.* Effective communication and
interpersonal skills.* Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to
changing circumstances.* Proficiency in project management tools and software.*
Business English skill is required, German language would be highly
beneficial.Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
vacancy.


4 days ago
New

TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Cambridge, MA, USA

Here's an exciting chance for individuals enthusiastic about transforming the
Renewable Energy market through their skills. Join a financially robust company
that has been steadily growing, expanding its product offerings, and poised to
elevate the battery industry to new heights. Job Responsibilities: - Own
external partner projects deliverables for all technical functions: Advanced
Manufacturing, R&D, Product, Operations, Facility Design, Quality, and Supply
Chain - Lead Tiger teams to solve critical issues facing the organization - Work
closely with their Product Engineering and R&D teams to gain an in-depth
knowledge of all their products Qualifications: - Located or will to Relocate to
Boston, MA area - 5+ years of experience with technical project management,
product engineering, manufacturing, or quality - Ability to travel Are you
interested? Reach out to a.mills@pipermaddox.com and let's chat!


Search all jobs


WHERE DO WE OPERATE?

Benelux
DACH
Europe
Nordics
North America
UK

We specialise in the Benelux market due to the region's strong commitment to
sustainability and green technology. With its robust infrastructure and a
thriving eco-friendly industry, the Benelux market provides an ideal platform to
connect top talent with forward-thinking companies, contributing to a greener,
more sustainable future. 

Belgium
The Netherlands
Luxembourg
Contact us



A FRESH TAKE ON
ALL THINGS CLEAN ENERGY

all
energy storage
hydrogen and clean fuels
View all blogs
Artificial Intelligence "more dangerous than nukes!"

Elon Musk hit the stage at SXSW this week to talk Mars, Tesla and Artificial
Intelligence. I don't know about you, but the informative interview left me with
way more questions than answers, particularity when it comes to the subject of
AI. The Government commissioned an independent review into the development of AI
in the UK last year. The findings were that AI shouldn't be subject to direct
regulation, but an AI council should oversea the industry.  Are the suggestions
of Wendy Hall and BenevolentTech CEO Jérôme Pesenti enough to keep us safe?
Should we not demand regulation and controls over the development of AI? As Elon
says, you wouldn't let just anyone build a nuke! (Cheery stuff ay?!!!).
According to Elon, it is inevitable the world will slip into a dark age... he
should try being a Spurs fan, like me! Here are the recommendations following
the Government review, which to me feels insufficient.  What do you think? Read
the original article here.


energy storage
WRISE up! Celebrating Women's Leadership in Renewables, Energy Efficiency and
Energy Storage.

My colleague and I were invited to the WRISE event celebrating Women’s
Leadership in Renewables, Energy Efficiency, and Energy Storage held in
Bloomberg’s building in Manhattan and I felt it important to share my thoughts
on a, perhaps incorrectly, highly politicized subject. Before I go ahead, at
this stage, I think it’s important to tell you that a) I am a man and b) I am a
feminist.  What does being a feminist mean to me? It means equality without
question. That women and men, in education and the workplace, deserve equal
rights, equal opportunity and should be treated with equal amounts of respect.
As a leader of Piper Maddox, a recruitment business that focuses exclusively in
placing professionals in one of the most progressive industries out there –
Renewable Energy & Cleantech, it was important for me to learn about equality
and inequality in the workplace in our industry. Perhaps more importantly, I
wanted to learn how we could help the businesses in our sector to improve their
diversity and why they should be putting this at the forefront of their hiring
strategies. This is why I was honored to have been invited to this event and
have the opportunity to learn from impactful women such as Kristen Graf,
Executive Director of WRISE.   Here were some of the key takeaways I gained from
Kristen Graf’s presentation: The renewable energy industry is projected to
employ 24 million people globally by 2030, up from 9.8 million today – we’re
going to need to mobilize a diverse workforce! According to a major MIT study,
group decision-making was improved by 3 major factors, with the 3rd being the
proportion of women in the group. Where there are 3 or more women on the board,
they outperformed businesses with zero women on the board by 84% for ROS (return
on sales), by 60% for ROIC (return on investment capital) and by 46% for ROE
(return on equity) in four of five years where data was recorded. Although it
did increase year on year, by 2013 the Energy industry was behind most major
industries in the percentage of women on boards of businesses, with just less
than 10%. In a famous study, where identical resumes were assigned 4 different
names “Jamal”, “Greg”, “Jennifer” and “John” there were some interesting
results: “Jamal” needed 8 additional years’ experience to be considered as
qualified as “Greg”; “Jennifer” was offered $4,000 less in starting salary than
“John”. There is inherent unconscious bias built into the interview process of
most companies that make it more difficult for women (and minorities) to
succeed. There is also bias built into most other areas of talent engagement
including how adverts are written.   During the networking event, we also
discussed some of the solutions to increase the diversity of the workforce in
Renewable Energy. What is clear is that we need to: Increase the recruitment of
women into our sector and the businesses within it. We need to develop the women
in our businesses, through training and mentoring programs. We need
to retain the women in our businesses and in our industry. We need
to promote the women in our businesses and give them tools to progress. Speaking
to the different attendees, and even members of the Board of WRISE, some trends
became clear that I noticed. Firstly, all of these women are passionate about
Renewable Energy and they have been for a long time. So, it’s disheartening to
hear how most of the people I spoke to had felt like a minority in their
business and felt marginalized both socially and professionally. Some of the
people went so far as to admit they considered leaving their businesses and the
industry itself because of the “boys club”. It was interesting and heartening to
hear about how mentoring from both men and women had played an important role in
their careers, and also how this offered a support network that they otherwise
wouldn’t have had. There were great stories of progression in the industry, the
different female advocacy groups that have since sprung up, and the strides some
businesses have made – for example; we talked about how BP has appointed their
first black female CEO! Great to hear about positive change. What was really
exciting was talking to the different members of WRISE and sharing how, Piper
Maddox, as a recruitment partner can help educate and facilitate diversity in
the workplace. We’ve experienced such positive reactions from the market and our
clients about the different diversity initiatives that we can run. I have
sparked an internal debate about how best to formalize these programs and
aggressively take them to the market to offer the options that our clients want
to see. While we’re discussing this internally, I’d greatly appreciate any
input, either privately or in the comments section to hear your challenges
around diversity, possible solutions or anything else regarding hiring in the
Cleantech sector. I look forward to keeping you updated on our progress!
Finally, I wanted to send a big thank you to WRISE – it was an honor to be
invited, we had a great time and look forward to the next event!


Interview Preparation: the Unsung Hero of Securing a New Job

Last year, I was finishing up my undergrad degree getting ready to graduate,
having decided I didn’t want to get my Masters but instead wanted to hop right
into the workforce and pursue my dreams of living and working in New York City.
I was applying to a lot of jobs, therefore doing quite a few phone interviews.
Back then, my idea of interview prep was simply scanning the website for 5
minutes. Fast forward a year and I have secured a job at Piper Maddox as a
Renewable Energy Recruitment Consultant, and already supported many people
through the interview process that ended in a new job - I now realize what a
disservice I did myself when preparing for an interview. Today, interview
preparation is one my favorite parts of my job as I see it as something that
truly has a huge impact when trying to secure your next role. Here I’m going to
walk you through what I usually discuss with people, and why it’s important: The
key questions to think about before the interview.   With each of these
questions it’s important to remember you’ll learn much more about the company,
and your fit, throughout the process, but it’s so important to make sure you are
as well-armed as possible prior to the call.   What do you know about the
Company?   Before I give any advice, I ask what they’ve done to prepare for the
interview. The typical response I get is “I took a look at the website and read
the job description”. This is good, but we live in a world where we’ve got
access to a ton of knowledge right at our finger tips, so we should be using it
to secure our dream jobs! Other sources I suggest using are Google News and
LinkedIn, each of these sources pull up information that may not be easily
accessible or even on the website. This is important for a few reasons, the
first being that for an employer it’s a good gauge of commitment. Having someone
that walks into an interview already having a good bit of knowledge on the
company is appealing to an interviewer as it shows interest. For the interviewee
it’s important as it’s one of the first steps in figuring out if a company
matches what they want in a culture and if it would be a place they’d like to
work. It's also worth noting that an interview can essentially be boiled down to
two key questions:   Why would you be a good fit for this role?   This part of
the interview prep takes a good chunk of time, as I find there are a lot of
small reminders that don’t necessarily come to the forefront of people’s mind.
The tips I usually recommend range from having your resume in front of you (only
if it’s a phone interview), being more specific and highlighting key projects.
For most people this is the self-explanatory portion of the interview - of
course it's important as companies want well qualified people to work for them
that can walk in and do the job, but it goes beyond this. It’s important that
we’re able to articulate our workplace successes and failures as it shows
capacity to learn and grow on the job. We have a habit of shying away from our
failures, but by highlighting them and explaining how you learned from it can
set you apart from other interviewees. Being specific is hugely important
because it highlights exactly what you did in situations.   Why are you
interested?   There is a big misconception that being a good technical fit for
the role is the be all end all for an interview. This is one of the most
important parts of the interview. I work with a lot of passive candidates that
aren’t necessarily scouring LinkedIn for their next job, but are open to
opportunities that present more growth and allow them to take the next step in
their career. It’s SO important to convey why you’re interested and how this
makes sense as the next step in your career. I think playing your cards too
close to your chests is one of the biggest mistakes you could make, as employers
want to hire people who are motivated to accept and succeed in the role.   Ask
questions.   Perhaps the most obvious one - when going through an interview
process it’s so important to ask questions throughout. For a lot of people they
think an interview is a one-way street where the candidate gets peppered with
questions and then the company decides if they’re a fit. This isn’t the case -
it’s as much about you feeling it is a fit for you, so ask questions that will
help you make a well-informed decision about whether this role and company are
where you want to work. You’re often judged as much by the questions you ask as
the answers you give. I recommend questions be in a few key areas as well as the
ones that are important to you. I’d say it helps to categorize your questions
into three areas:   The Company:    These questions help you understand the
longevity of the business and the plans for an advancement. What are the
company’s plans for growth? How does this business unit play into those plans?
The Role:    Questions in this area can help give more of an insight into the
breadth of the role and possible career growth in the business. What do the
first 6 months of this role look like versus the long term? What is the
long-term growth trajectory for a person in this position? Your Interviewer:   
These questions serve a purpose when it comes to building rapport with your
interviewer. Why did you join this business? What’s the most challenging part of
your job/ what’s your favorite part of your job? Enjoy. Interviewing can be a
stressful time for many people and it shouldn’t be. This is an exciting moment
and a possible new journey for you, so it’s important to take a deep breath and
enjoy it, as it could be the next adventure in your career!


hydrogen and clean fuels
Clean Fuels Podcast: Season 1 Episode 1

S1 Ep1: Exploring the true scope of the clean fuels economy   Welcome to the
first episode of the Clean Fuels Podcast hosted by Ben Greenfield of Piper
Maddox, the aim of this four-part series is to shed light on the ever-evolving
landscape of sustainable and low-carbon alternative fuel sources. We’ll be
exploring innovations in Hydrogen, BioFuels, Novel Nuclear technologies and
other potential forms of alternative energy and storage. We’ll be speaking with
in-industry experts to discuss their various applications, benefits and
potential challenges in bringing these products to market. In our inaugural
episode, we sit down with our guest Naomi Boness, PhD to discuss a holistic
overview of the Clean Fuels & Hydrogen markets. We break down the reasons for
the current push for clean fuels, the industry applications, as well as the
challenges to deploy clean fuels en mass. Naomi Boness, PhD currently serves as
Co-Managing Director for the Stanford Hydrogen Initiative at Stanford University
and is an advisor, and board member for various Hydrogen, and Clean Fuels
businesses. She has a PhD in Geophysics from Stanford University, a Masters of
Science in Geological Sciences from Indiana University, and a Bachelors of
Science in Geophysics and Seismology from the University of Leeds. She is
passionate about clean energy, and her work at Stanford is aimed to foster new
tech innovations in the clean fuels and hydrogen spaces. You can also listen to
the Clean Fuels podcast on the below platforms:Apple
> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clean-fuels-podcast/id1649553222Spotify
> https://open.spotify.com/show/69TS4ekYNMyYh32JmGxwPVAnchor
> https://anchor.fm/piper-maddox


hydrogen and clean fuels
Clean Fuels Podcast: Season 1 Episode 2

S1 Ep2: The ways we can use clean fuels & hydrogen to decarbonize the grid
Welcome to the first episode of the Clean Fuels Podcast hosted by Ben Greenfield
of Piper Maddox, the aim of this four-part series is to shed light on the
ever-evolving landscape of sustainable and low-carbon alternative fuel sources.
We’ll be exploring innovations in Hydrogen, BioFuels, Novel Nuclear technologies
and other potential forms of alternative energy and storage. We’ll be speaking
with in-industry experts to discuss their various applications, benefits and
potential challenges in bringing these products to market.     In Episode 2 of
the Clean Fuels Podcast we sit down with our guest Mary Usovicz to discuss the
applications and ways we can use clean fuels & hydrogen to decarbonize the grid.
We break down the history of the hydrogen market, the reasons it has gained
traction of the past few years, and the challenges we will face with fostering a
cleaner, more sustainable grid. Mary Usovicz is an independent consultant with a
primary focus on the hydrogen and fuels markets. She’s worked with a number of
high profile clients such as Avangrid, and First Light Power- she also serves as
the Director of Business Development for the UMASS Lowell Emerging Energy
Institute. She formerly served as Senior Vice President of Business Development
for TRC Companies, and Vice President of External Affairs for Repsol. She is
passionate about clean energy, and also hosts her own Podcast with a focus on
green hydrogen. You can also listen to the Clean Fuels podcast on the below
platforms:Apple
> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clean-fuels-podcast/id1649553222Spotify
> https://open.spotify.com/show/69TS4ekYNMyYh32JmGxwPVAnchor
> https://anchor.fm/piper-maddox


hydrogen and clean fuels
Clean Fuels Podcast: Season 1 Episode 3

S1 Ep 3: Decarbonizing heavy industry & manufacturing using clean fuels  
Welcome to the Clean Fuels Podcast hosted by Ben Greenfield of Piper Maddox, the
aim of this four-part series is to shed light on the ever-evolving landscape of
sustainable and low-carbon alternative fuel sources. We’ll be exploring
innovations in Hydrogen, BioFuels, Novel Nuclear technologies and other
potential forms of alternative energy and storage. We’ll be speaking with
in-industry experts to discuss their various applications, benefits and
potential challenges in bringing these products to market. In Episode 3 of the
Clean Fuels Podcast we sit down with our guest Chris Shugart to discuss the
topic of decarbonizing heavy industry & manufacturing by using green hydrogen
and clean fuels. We break down the reasons hydrogen can be a major solution to
decarbonizing heavy industry, collaboration and competition in the hydrogen and
clean fuels market, and a holistic overview of the clean fuels & hydrogen
market. Chris Shugart serves as Senior Vice President of Operations, and Interim
Head of Development at Ambient Fuels. Over the years he has also worked for big
industry names such as Rev Renewables and Pattern Energy where he served most
recently as Senior Vice President of Operations & Construction. You can also
listen to the Clean Fuels podcast on the below platforms:Apple
> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clean-fuels-podcast/id1649553222Spotify
> https://open.spotify.com/show/69TS4ekYNMyYh32JmGxwPVAnchor
> https://anchor.fm/piper-maddox



You are viewing content optimise for:

ENG (UK)
ENG (UK)
Explore
AboutCandidatesClientsJobsTeamJoin us
Content
BlogNewsroomPodcastNewsletter
Contact
Bristol, UKLondon, UKMunich, DEBerlin, DENew York, USAMiami, USAAustin, USALos
Angeles, USA
Legal
Cookie PolicyTerms & ConditionsModern Slavery PolicyPrivacy Policy

Connect with us

We’re always looking out for the planet. Learn about our impact

MULTI-INDUSTRY TALENT SOLUTIONS.

We are proud to be a part of LHi Group Ltd, a group company consisting of five
specialist, non-competing recruitment brands.

Parent company and employer brand
Technology recruitment
Life Science recruitment
Built Environment recruitment
Clean Energy recruitment
Project Delivery solutions
We use cookies to provide the best possible experience for our users. They help
us provide essential functionality and improve site performance, and allow us to
offer a more personalised experience when using the site. For more information:
Accept cookies