VIE - Ammonia Cracking (F/M/D)

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Germany GmbH is a preferred technology partner for the global planning, design and construction of state-of-the-art process plants and related infrastructure. We enable our customers to optimize the use of our planet's natural resources to deliver clean and sustainable energy through our people and their ability to continuously innovate. Through the pioneering development of our proprietary technologies, we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry, helping to preserve and protect our planet's atmosphere.

 

 

Key Responsibilities
As a member of the Process Solution Development team, you will support the team in connecting technical design with market needs. Your main tasks will be to:
- Analyze market challenges: Monitor and assess the evolution of global hydrogen regulations and trading frameworks to help the team understand market constraints.
- Support the Ammonia product launch: Contribute to the strategic framing of our new low-carbon ammonia cracking technology by preparing market analysis and value proposition materials.
- Perform economic modeling: Interact with process engineers to gather technical data and run simulations/calculations for economic studies (CAPEX/OPEX).
- Foster innovation: Identify market trends and benchmark competitors to support the R&D and Process teams in spotting new development opportunities.

 

Are you a match?

 

Education    

Master’s degree from a Business School (with a dual degree or major in Engineering) OR from an Engineering School (with a specialization in Energy Economics/Strategy).    
Soft and Hard Skills    

Must have:
- Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in Excel and data modeling; ability to perform techno-economic studies (CAPEX/OPEX) based on academic or internship experience.
- Technical Interest: Strong appetite for the energy transition, with the ability to understand technical concepts (Hydrogen, Ammonia processes) to collaborate effectively with engineers.
- Communication: Excellent synthesis skills to present complex results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Eagerness to work in a multicultural environment and interact with various departments.

Nice to have:
- Sector Knowledge: Previous internship experience in the Energy, Hydrogen, or Oil & Gas sector.
- Strategic Outlook: Familiarity with global energy regulations or carbon pricing mechanisms.  
Languages    

English fluency is     Must have

German is  Nice to have
French is   Nice to have

Why Join Us?

This VIE position is a unique accelerator for a young professional looking to build a career in the energy sector. Through this experience, you will:
- Become an insider of the Energy Transition: You will gain in-depth knowledge of the global Hydrogen and Ammonia value chains, understanding the real-world challenges of decarbonizing the industry.
- Master Techno-Economic Strategy: You will develop a highly sought-after skill set: the ability to translate complex technical engineering data into clear financial and strategic recommendations.
- Work in a truly global environment: You will immerse yourself in a multicultural team, collaborating daily with experts from diverse backgrounds, which is a fantastic opportunity to improve your cross-cultural communication skills.
- Build a powerful network: Working at Air Liquide will give you access to a vast network of professionals, from R&D researchers to Business Developers, opening doors for your future career within the Group.

Additional information
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English! 

Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements:
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program           

The V.I.E., an international young graduate program, enables young professionals who are less than 28 and European Union nationals to work for a French company in any country of the world. Becoming part of this program means going abroad to carry out a professional assignment for up to 24 months whilst benefiting from social care coverage and an interesting salary, which depends on the host country. 

Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link: 
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en                        

 

What makes us special | Our Benefits ​

 

World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,5 million customers and patients.

Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Germany GmbH (former Lurgi GmbH) is a leading international engineering company, operating in the field of plant contracting and process engineering. We offer to our customers proprietary and exclusively licensed technologies for the conversion of carbon-containing feedstocks (oil, coal, natural gas, biomass, etc.) to environmentally compatible products and build AL Group’s production units (e.g. hydrogen plants). Our energy conversion and gas purification technologies enable customers to optimize the use of natural resources. From a single source and under our sole responsibility, we perform engineering, procurement, construction management and commissioning of industrial plant complexes on a global scale.

HyCO Product Line - Process Solution Development
Within the HyCO Product Line, the Process Solution Development team is a tight-knit and highly diverse group of 7 experts. Reflecting Air Liquide’s global footprint, our team brings together perspectives from Germany, Italy, India, Brazil, Portugal, and France.

 

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.