Fuel Manager

Join the FIA and lead the technical and sustainable evolution of energy in motorsport. As a Fuel Manager, you will play a central role in managing fuel regulations, homologation, and supplier relationships, ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence across the world’s leading racing championships.
Working within the R&D department, you will operate in a collaborative and high-stakes environment, coordinating fuel experts, laboratories, and global suppliers to drive the FIA’s fuel strategy and sustainability roadmap.

MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
FUEL COORDINATION & ANALYSIS
Coordinate all FIA fuel-related activities to ensure consistency and transversality across the entire championship portfolio.
Manage relationships with FIA-approved laboratories to oversee testing, conformity checks, and reporting standards.
Lead the Fuel Sampling Database project, ensuring robust data collection, traceability, and documentation in collaboration with the IT department.
Maintain the FIA Technical Laboratory List and support National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) with fuel homologation processes.

SUSTAINABLE FUELS & INNOVATION
Manage all FIA sustainable fuel activities, including the delivery of sustainability certifications and verification with external entities.
Contribute to the long-term fuel sustainability roadmap and ensure compliance with FIA carbon accounting and reporting requirements.
Support Hydrogen and alternative fuel supply activities, focusing on technical analysis, fuel specifications, and regulatory alignment.

REGULATORY SUPPORT & SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Prepare technical documentation and input for Technical Working Groups (TWG) and FIA Commissions.
Drive updates to technical regulations, specifically Appendix J (Article 266), to ensure regulatory consistency.
Manage technical partnerships and lead the tender process for fuel suppliers across various FIA championships.

PROFILE:
Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 10 years of professional experience in fuel technology within a global fuel provider or a Motorsports engine manufacturer,
Proven background in motorsport, automotive, or the fuel supply industry is highly advantageous.
Deep understanding of fuel composition, laboratory processes, sustainable fuels, and carbon accounting principles.
Familiarity with technical compliance frameworks and experience working within regulatory environments.
Exceptional ability to coordinate multiple international stakeholders, including laboratories, suppliers and ASNs.
Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory