Lhyfe

About the Company

Lhyfe is a certain idea of the world, a world in which we can meet our energy needs by being part of the natural ecosystem rather than trying to dominate it.
Our mission: to change the relationship between man and the environment, to offer a more breathable world to our children and to enter a new energy paradigm with you.
Lhyfe is a pure player in hydrogen that deploys modular 100% green industrial hydrogen production plants for mobility and industry. Lhyfe structures, designs, develops and operates its sites in a sustainable and agile way for clean, accessible and competitively priced hydrogen with minimal environmental impact.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Lhyfe

Job Title

O&M Director

Job Description

Are you eager to work for an exciting and meaningful project?
When it comes to hydrogen, are you convinced of its importance for the energy transition?
Do you want to join an international team with human and environmental values?

Founded in 2017, Lhyfe designs, builds, and operates facilities to produce green and renewable hydrogen.

What is special about the hydrogen Lhyfe produces? Our production process does not bring out CO2, but it does produce oxygen. And oxygen means life!

As the first producer and supplier of green and renewable hydrogen we are shaping our future by making a positive impact to the environment. At Lhyfe, we are convinced that we need to change things now!

We work daily to ensure that the production of our hydrogen has a positive impact on the environment but also on the territories.

Do you want to be a part of this social and environmental project? Join us!

We are currently looking for our future « O&M Director » for a six-month contract, located in Nantes (44), France.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Your mission:

Reporting to the VP Operations, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance in operational conditions of all Lhyfe's production sites in France and Germany.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the technical and operational management of the operations and maintenance teams: planning, on-call management, heavy maintenance, etc;
You will define and implement the operations and maintenance strategy in line with the company's strategic objectives, in coordination with the VP Operations;
You have the ability to take charge of strategic and organisational issues across the whole of the operations perimeter on behalf of the VP Operations;
You will be responsible for site availability and operating costs, as well as liaising with the industry and innovation teams on facility improvements;
You and your teams will be responsible for quality and safety at the sites;
You will be responsible for the profitability of O&M contracts;
You will prepare the handover of future sites (costing, training, recruitment, etc.).

> Travel will be required in France and abroad, particularly in Germany.



Joining Lhyfe means:

Being part of a bold, supportive & motivated international team sharing the same mindset
Join a project where innovation is at the heart of the activity
Evolve through international projects
Diverse range of projects, space for participation and opportunities to contribute your ideas

In line with our environmental values, at Lhyfe we encourage our employees to use soft mobility by subscribing to the mobility pack and offering support for cycling to work (indoor parking spaces at the Nantes site, repair workshops, Place au velo training, etc.).

Skills and requirements:

You have at least 15 years' experience in industrial site management (Oil & Gas, Chemicals). You also have a technical background and are a hands-on person. You're also safety-oriented and have experience of working in high-risk industrial environments (Atex, pressurised equipment, high voltage, etc.).

Fluency in English is mandatory.

Optimism, Courage and Solidarity: Values at the heart of Lhyfe

For us, diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We are convinced that the only way to work together successfully to achieve energy decarbonization is through competence and professional commitment.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities, and we welcome all applications without regard to any criteria other than professional qualifications.

Recruitment process

Step 1: Team interview with Noémie, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Step 2: Meeting with Antoine, VP Operations

Step 3: Meeting at our offices to find out about the working environment

To know:

"Team spirit is fundamental for integration into this collective project.  Above all, we are looking for someone with a strong capacity to adapt, who is curious and pro-active. Someone who is convinced of the impact that our project can have on the world of tomorrow, and who will be able to invest in this human adventure, with the desire to commit to the company's development. Matthieu Guesné CEO.

Nantes, France

On site

14-04-2025