Compliance Manager

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Compliance Manager

BlueHeart Energy Heemskerk

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What is required?

  • Completed Master of Science degree
  • At least 5-10 years’ relevant work experience
  • Experience in meeting safety and quality requirements in all technical life phases
  • Experience in influencing, following and participating in standards and norm-setting organisation is an advantage
  • Experience with heat pumps and/or pressure containers is an advantage
  • Skilled in stakeholder management
  • Sufficient technical knowledge to work with Engineers and represent BlueHeart
  • Able to approach, engage and direct external parties
  • Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
  • Environmentally aware, results-oriented and communicatively strong
  • Able and willing to work in a start-up environment, goal-oriented and good adaptability

What will you get?

  • €3,500 - €5,500 gross p/m (depending on knowledge and experience)
  • 40-hour working week
  • 25 vacation days
  • Training opportunities
  • Company Phantom shares, laptop and SIM card EU+USA
  • Pension scheme

What will you do?

  • 25% Building relationships
  • 25% Team facilitation and control
  • 20% Improving audits and internal processes
  • 10% Maintain and communicate compliance roadmap
  • 10% Specifying product and process requirements
  • 5% Developing new standards
  • 5% Operational safety meetings
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As a Compliance Manager at BlueHeart Energy, you will ensure that the BlueHeart Energy heat pump complies with laws, regulations and quality requirements. Currently, the laboratory prototypes of the heat pump already meet the requirements of, among others, the Pressure Equipment Directive and inspection for commissioning by a Notified Body. Your job is to ensure that the applicable obligations are also met in the subsequent development phases of the heat pump, such as production, transport, installation and maintenance.

In this role, you carry out daily checks and periodic audits to verify compliance. You also ensure that the compliance roadmap is continuously updated. To do this, you liaise both internally and externally with stakeholders to discuss how the heat pump can meet the regulatory bodies requirements. If necessary, you develop new standards that align with the BlueHeart heat pump. Furthermore, you communicate to your team what is on the roadmap and work with them to clarify regulations and improve internal processes. Finally, you chair operational safety meetings.

As regulations relate to BlueHeart heat pump technology, it is important that you have this technical knowledge. It is also important that you can specify product and process requirements so that you can instruct the entire BlueHeart multifunctional team on which laws, regulations and quality requirements they have to take into account. You are therefore a central person within the organisation, interacting with both Engineers and Management.

If you enjoy working with diverse stakeholders and in a work environment that is rapidly evolving, and in doing so, you find it challenging to independently investigate how processes can fit both with laws and regulations and with the various processes within the company, then this is a job for you.

Working week

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Compliance Manager

On an enjoyable day, you came to an agreement with an external party in line with the applicable laws and regulations. That energizes you!

On a less enjoyable day, you overlooked a detail in the laws and regulations, delaying the heat pump development process and incurring additional costs.
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    • Daily stand-up
    • Lunch
    • Sprint completion
    • Reading and replying to emails
    • Calling regulatory agency
    • Internal consultation on laws and regulations
    • Contact with regulatory authorities in Europe
    • Daily stand-up
    • Lunch
    • Analyzing laws and regulations
    • Administration
    • Internal consultation
    • Providing training to Engineers
    • One-on-one with manager
    • Operational security meeting

Firsthand experience

You want to understand how to make BlueHeart's product (the heat pump) comply with all laws and regulations. How do you proceed?

Heat pump development is a complex process that - depending on the stage it is in – each time involves different laws and regulations. For instance, you have to take into account different requirements when designing the heat pump, when considering its production, transport and installation. Laws and regulations also vary from country to country, where you also have to deal with different parties each time. It is therefore important to find out which steps you need to take to meet all legal obligations. To do this, you make a compliance roadmap and monitor this roadmap. Which compliance obligations have already been taken and which ones still need to be met? BlueHeart then takes this roadmap as a starting point to get their product to market as streamlined and efficiently as possible.

Growth

The career growth path at Blue Heart Energy is not fixed. The company expects to grow fast in the coming years, generating opportunities for all those who are ready to assume new responsibilities. BHE supports training and courses, and sharing knowledge is very important among employees. The main advantage of the start up and scale up phase is that self-initiative is really appreciated, and you can create your own job. As Blue Heart Energy grows, you grow along with them.

Compliance Manager

Working at BlueHeart Energy

BlueHeart Energy was founded in 2016 to apply thermoacoustics as a technology in heat pumps and other applications as a replacement of compression technology. Thermoacoustics is a disruptive approach to generate heat and cold, with potential to revolutionize the whole industry. Over the past seven years, BHE has developed a thermoacoustic engine to power heat pumps and airco systems in residential buildings and other (industrial) applications. This so called 'Blue Heart' of a heat pump is sold to manufacturers. We are continuous improving the 'Blue Heart' with new developed and optimizations. As well we will develop different products over time. Besides this, we will set up our production facility, strengthen the relationships with our customers (OEM's and ODM's) and set up pilot projects in houses and other (industrial) applications and monitor these.

View company profile of BlueHeart Energy
  • Headquarters in Heemskerk
  • 45 employees
  • Active in more than 10 countries
  • 20% / 80%
  • Average age 38 years
  • Casual
  • Hybrid working

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Alireza Moradi (29) - Project engineer in R&D department

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Before this, I studied thermoacoustics during my master and PhD program and I was always eager to combine thermoacoustics with an environmentally friendly system. I came across Blue Heart energy's website during my research period and I was an immediate fan. When Michiel pitched all his ideas to me, I only thought about one thing:when can I start?

What was your previous job?
Before joining Blue Heart Energy company, I was busy with PhD program at Tarbiat Modares University besides doing some research for aerospace institute.

What do you do in your spare time?
Playing football, inline skating and of course still working on PhD.

Michiel Hartman (53) - CEO

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I founded Blue Heart because sustainable heating and cooling is one of the biggest challenges in the energy transition. Thermoacoustics is one of the game changers to make this possible. A complex technique with great impact which requires a great team with various specialties. Building Blue Heart on all these aspects is my big motivator.

What was your previous job?
Founder of QWIC electric bicycles and president of the Branch Association of Electric Transport. I was also temporary Project Manager of large heat projects in The Netherlands.

What do you do in your spare time?
Tennis, skiing, family, outdoor sports (workouts and water sports).

Myrthe Kuijf (27) - Research Engineer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I started working at BlueHeart through my traineeship at Talent for Transition. I studied technical physics and I want to use my knowledge to contribute to the energy transition. At BlueHeart, I have the opportunity to do this as part of a team.

What did you study?
Student Technical Physics

What do you do in your spare time?
Reading and propagating plants

Roelof Schuitema (50) - Technical Sales Manager

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I was involved in multiple renewable energy projects including Blue Heart Energy's heat pump. When the project spun off into a startup, I seized the opportunity to work full time at Blue Heart. My work brings innovation, development and the application of sustainable technology together, with the entire company operating as a team. That's the ideal working environment for me, and that's what makes working at Blue Heart so great.

What was your previous job?
Operationeel manager at Teamwork Technology.

What do you do in your spare time?
Hiking, camping en spending time with my kids.

Haico Halbesma (54) - Chief Financial Officer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Blue Heart's Energy goal to green the built environment in terms of heating and cooling appealed to me greatly. This combined with the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team on the complex challenge of applying this clean solution widely, bringing it to the market on a large scale and getting it produced in the Netherlands.

What was your previous job?
Director.

What do you do in your spare time?
Sailing.

Adam Zeman (25) - R&D Intern

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I was introduced to the field of thermoacoustic during one of the university lectures and got instantly hooked. Since we were required to do a mandatory internship as a part of our studies, I instantly knew where to look. Blue Heart Energy was the company that caught my attention from the very beginning due to the range of possible hands-on topics that I could work on.

What was your previous job?
Mechanical Trainee

What do you do in your spare time?
Sports (fencing, climbing, ...), Reading, Board Games

Roel Verhagen (44) - Lead Designer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I chose to work at Blue Heart Energy because I sought to make a tangible impact in my work. The company's startup environment provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of a truly innovative product at the intersection of science, product development, and mass production. Working in a diverse team where roles are flexible keeps the work engaging and dynamic.

What was your previous job?
Product Developer

What do you do in your spare time?
I enjoy engaging in active activities with my children, as well as attending festivals, independent films, and theater performances.

Dick (30) - Test engineer - Electronics, Software, Control and Testing

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I found it appealing to work for a start-up that is tackling a technologically challenging problem. Additionally, the company brings together people from diverse cultures and nationalities, which also attracted me.

What was your previous job?
Assistant project manager at Vattenfall

What do you do in your spare time?
Training for the triathlon, playing the piano, and meeting up with friends.

Michelle (31) - Lead operations - Pilot line assembly

Why did you decide to work for this company?
The technical industry has always interested me, even though my background is not in engineering. Blue Heart offers me the opportunity to grow within this industry. I also enjoy working in a start-up environment, where I can take on multiple responsibilities and tasks.

What was your previous job?
Glassblower and heritage specialist

What do you do in your spare time?
Making art

Jan (56) - Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
At a startup like Blue Heart, you get the opportunity to find solutions for new challenges.

What was your previous job?
Engineering Manager

What do you do in your spare time?
Ice skating, golfing and biking

Luke (33) - Electromechanical Technician

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I chose to work at Blue Heart Energy because I wanted to be part of a fast-paced startup where my technical skills directly contribute to groundbreaking innovations in sustainable technology. The hands-on nature of the Electromechanical Technician role allows me to build, troubleshoot, and improve cutting-edge systems while collaborating closely with passionate and skilled colleagues. Most importantly, I feel a strong sense of purpose knowing that my work helps advance clean energy solutions for a better future.

What was your previous job?
Entrepeneur

What do you do in your spare time?
Go running and drinking beers with friends after running!

Shakthi (24) - Test Engineer - R&D Department

Why did you decide to work for this company?
The thermoacoustic heat pump idea was so fascinating to me when I heard about it and I was amazed by its potential and was excited to understand and help solve the challenges. Also I've always wanted to contribute to a more sustainable future and working at this company allows me to do that.

What was your previous job?
nvt

What do you do in your spare time?
Crocheting, reading, trying something new

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