Textile waste is a growing global challenge. Syre’s mission is to decarbonize and dewaste textiles, starting with the world's biggest fiber, polyester. By implementing true textile-to-textile recycling at hyperscale, we want to drive the transition from a linear to a circular value chain by putting textile waste to use, over and over again.

The Energy Lead will be responsible for setting and driving the Green Energy strategy with Vietnamese energy providers, EVN and industrial park. This includes setting the Syre energy strategy, commercial and technical requirements towards the different stakeholders and lead the contract negotiations with multiple stakeholders. It also includes defining the most effective cost model for Syre energy consumption and ensuring the energy model and cost fulfils business and bankability requirements. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a professional with expertise in energy to play a key role in shaping the company’s business in Vietnam.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Responsible for setting and driving the green energy strategy with Vietnamese energy providers, EVN and industrial park.
• Ensure the green energy strategy is in line with Syre’s overall strategy, timetable, business model and expansion plans.
• Drive establishment of green energy solutions from a technical and commercial perspective, including all activities internally at Syre and with external stakeholders.
• Participate in assessment of industrial parks from a green energy solution perspective.
• Collaborate with Industrial Park and set up plans to implement green energy solutions including energy storage, transmission lines, permitting, etc.
• Strategy execution and contracting with green energy providers and other stakeholders, and work closely with stakeholders to secure required permits.
• Collaborate closely with Syre functions to set up green energy requirements including more detailed consumption volumes, schedules, energy load, production process flow, risks, etc.
• Work with engineering to ensure a bridge between energy consumption and technologies that can balance energy needs, energy efficiency solutions and work with suppliers that offer this type of technology
• Collaborate with Syre finance function to update business model with relevant energy cost information
• Support the work of the sustainability team to ensure green energy solutions are in line with target.
• Responsible for planning and execution of Syre’s green energy projects in Vietnam
• Monitor and report on green energy project risks, implementing contingency plans as needed

We would prefer if you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering within mechanical or electrical engineering
• Proven experience in industrial development and energy
• Proven experience in defining and executing energy strategies (preferably with green energy) for large scale projects, including commercial and technical requirements and cost optimization
• Strong local network and deep experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing relationships with energy providers, EVN other stakeholders
• Strong financial acumen and experience in optimizing energy solutions from a business optimization and cost perspective
• Excellent partnership development and negotiation skills, including knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Impact-oriented with a strong drive to get things done, deliver results, and optimize for speed
• Fluency in Vietnamese and proficiency in English

You will be reporting to the COO and the role is located close to Syre establishment in Vietnam, with ability to travel as required. 

Syre is an international company with a Swedish soul. We are a growing team of scalemakers – dedicated optimists and pioneers, together on a quest to drive the great textile shift. At Syre, we always appreciate it if you would be described as purpose-driven, action-oriented, innovative, change navigator and team player. Our team members are offered an international environment of innovation and speed, and we embrace diversity in all forms. Together we are here to build an impact company with green transition at its core – for our customers, partners, investors, and most of all, for our planet.

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply with confidence - we look forward to hearing from you (in English)!