Cathay Pacific Airways is an international airline registered and based in Hong Kong, flying to over 190 destinations around the world.

We are proud of our home Hong Kong, where the company was founded in 1946. Our corporate headquarters are located at Hong Kong International Airport. We employ over 21,000 people worldwide.

We are also a founding member of the oneworld global alliance whose combined network serves over 750 destinations worldwide.

Role Introduction

Reports to: Head of Procurement Operations and Development

Department: Procurement & Aircraft Trading (APD)

We are looking for people who are passionate about climate change and can envision a carbon neutral future for the aviation industry; people who are able to collaborate effectively across multiple industry players and stakeholder groups to reach our goals; and those who are able to think creatively and innovatively to find exciting new solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the key contact for the procurement team to assess technical and commercial viability of SAF projects, their technical pathways and feedstock.
Take responsibility for assurance of supply by assessing and monitoring SAF assets and their operational and commercial risks in purchasing decisions. This includes detailed analysis of project plans, scopes, timelines, cost estimates, and resource plans.
Coordinate with various internal teams (e.g. Sustainable Development, Finance, Flight Operations, Engineering, Legal) and external stakeholders (e.g. contractors, partners) to complete due diligence.
Follow up on the operational readiness of contracted projects, from inception to completion, including performance against key milestones and budget.
Prepare and present project status reports to senior management.
Anticipate potential issues, and devises contingency plans when necessary. Conduct project post-mortems to develop lessons learned and improvements.
Develop a robust governance structure and criteria for SAF asset readiness assessments, as well as for operational follow-ups and controls.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
A minimum of 10 years of technical/operational experience in oil & gas / (petro)chemical industries
Experience in SAF or Renewable Fuel technologies (HEFA, ATJ, MTJ, FT, etc.), Biomass Conversion technologies (fermentation, gasification, pyrolysis, etc.), and/or relevant Refining technologies (hydroprocessing, oligomerization, etc.)
Understanding of operating assets and aptitude for learning new technologies
Proven experience in developing capital projects, preferably including both execution and commercial aspects
A proven track record in greenfield projects being a plus
Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices
Entrepreneurial mindset, strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills with a ‘hands-on’ mentality
Excellent people skills; ability to inspire, build trust and influence internal and external stakeholders
Ability to build a strong network and secure Cathay’s position in the SAF supply market
Demonstrated ability to define and implement strategies
Comprehensive knowledge of the aviation industry and its evolving landscape
Analytical and presentation skills
Approachable and decisive
Fluent in English (must) and fluent in Mandarin (preferred)

Application Deadline: 19 June 2024

Personal & Application Information

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