Technical Lead / Champion

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The Technical Liaison / Champion will act as a bridge between the NESP function unit (FU) and the local engineering entity, ensuring alignment in engineering execution, technical standardization, and best practices. The role focuses on strategic projects, including CO₂ recovery/liquefaction, Amine Wash, small-scale LNG, and energy recovery solutions. This individual will lead technical coordination efforts to establish an Engineering Excellence Center, enhancing engineering capabilities within the local entity

• Act as the primary technical interface between the NESP function unit and the local engineering team.
• Ensure seamless integration of FU engineering requirements into local entity workflows.
• Drive engineering best practices and standardization across CO₂ recovery, Amine Wash, small-scale LNG, and energy recovery solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, etc.).

• Guide the local engineering team to deliver error-free designs and calculations.
• Establish process workflows to improve engineering efficiency and reduce rework.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables to meet function unit expectations.
• Support feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and detailed engineering for strategic projects.

• Facilitate training programs to enhance technical competencies in CO₂ recovery, Amine Wash, LNG, and energy recovery.
• Act as a mentor to local engineers, transferring knowledge from the function unit.
• Lead workshops and discussions on emerging technologies and innovative solutions.

• Collaborate with NESP function unit leaders to align engineering priorities.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions.Act as a liaison for suppliers and third-party vendors to ensure smooth project execution.

• Ensuring technical decisions align with industry standards and company policies.
• Keeping up with regulatory requirements and certifications.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

• Maintaining up-to-date records of technical discussions, decisions, and changes.
• Ensuring knowledge transfer across teams to build technical competency.

Risk Management

• Identifying potential technical risks early in the project.
• Developing mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns.

• Approve technical solutions and design standardizations for strategic projects.
• Recommend process improvements to optimize engineering efficiency.
• Represent the local engineering entity in technical discussions with the function unit.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the local engineering team.
• Support talent development initiatives to build subject matter expertise in strategic projects.
• Coordinate workload distribution and ensure efficient resource utilization.