Business Development Intern

Company: Plug Power
Company: Plug Power
Location: Paris, France 75017
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2023-12-20 06:12
Business development H2 production, EuropeStatus: InternshipDepartment: Energy SolutionsOverviewPlug has the ambition to make the green hydrogen revolution a reality today. Being part of our group is a unique opportunity to carry out projects that the world never contemplated before.Plug has taken hydrogen and fuel cell technology from concept to commercialization, and it is today the leading provider of comprehensive turnkey hydrogen fuel cell solutions, the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen in the world, and expects to become one of the largest producers of green hydrogen globally.We are proud to be part of Plug and we are focused on delivering best-in-class hydrogen and fuel cell systems for the mobility and stationary power markets. To date, we have deployed over 52,000 fuel cell systems, 15,000 small scale electrolyzers, 165 hydrogen refueling stations dispensing more than 40 tons per day of hydrogen to our fuel cell customers. We are one of the very few companies that is already building large scale electrolysis plant, and we will commission this year the largest PEM electrolyzer in the world.In Europe, we welcomed 10x more team members in 2021, and are now more than 200 employees. As we increase hydrogen demand with material handling solutions and on-road commercial vehicles, we experience first-hand the exponential growth of our business. The Group is developing green H2 production plants strategically located to cover key areas of demand while developing a reliable and cost-effective large-scale transportation network.Plug has over 2bn$ of cash on its balance sheet to build hydrogen generation projects globally and in Europe, and has one of the most ambitious roadmaps in the European hydrogen landscapeJob descriptionTitle: Business developer internYou will be part of the European “Energy Solutions” business unit, in charge of developing Plug’s own hydrogen production plants in Europe. The business unit is composed of Energy Sourcing, Business Development, Operations and Strategy teams, all based in Paris, with offices in the 17th arrondissement.Inside the Energy Solutions business unit, you will be part of the Energy Sourcing & Business Development team in charge of the sourcing of energy and the optimization of the Hydrogen production plants requiring significant capital deployment.The role is reporting to the Energy Sourcing manager.Responsibilities:Support the business development of strategic projects to expand Plug H2 production in Europe and deliver the strategic initiatives/priorities in Europe:- Help build the business cases to initiate hydrogen production projects- Establish 1st assessment of time schedule and project costs- Adapt and run an in-house business model for decision making “go/no go”- Prepare C-level approval presentation- Work collaboratively and closely with the strategy, finance, legal, operations and engineering teams- Support the Business Development team by preparing and negotiating land lease, grid access, permitting, subsidies etc…- Support the Energy Sourcing team with data analysis and PPA contracting- Discuss with local partners- Educate the European team on regulations regarding hydrogen and energy markets that impact our business.What we offer:- Culture of excellence and team player- Fast-growth company environment- High interest of projectsWho we are looking for:High-potential individuals willing to work in a challenging international environment, with- Strong analytical skills and ability to build business models- Strong interpersonal skills, team player- Ability to interact effectively and professionally within a multi-cultural environment- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Ability to think strategically, plan and operate with both the short and long term in mind- Fluent in English with minimum one European language (German, French or Spanish)- Proficiency in Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI).Plug, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.Contact:Maxime Dournet,mdournet@plugpower.comMarie Portesmportes@plugpower.com
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