Jens Conzen, MBA

Vice President, Business Development


Chicago - Illinois
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Jens is a Vice President of business development in the Midwest, and a Subject Matter Expert in Industrial and Process Safety. He has hands-on experience in various disciplines, such as engineering design, international and national engineering standards, simulation, and testing. He leads an interdisciplinary team that supports industrial customers in projects that require either a standard or customized solution approach. For customized solutions, he leverages scientific principles and confirms those with an experimental basis (i.e., data driven solutions).

He serves various industries which include power generation (renewable, nuclear, conventional), energy storage, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and chemical production. His areas of emphasis include reactive chemical hazards (i.e., thermal runaway), overpressure safety, operational issues with power generating and power storage equipment, as well as chemical process plants. Jens supports research related to lithium-ion battery safety as well as fire and explosion safety for energy storage systems (ESS) and is extensively involved with the development of chemical reactor safety systems. Experienced with the pressure capacity and structural dynamic analysis of industrial systems, he has supported many of the leading suppliers to help them deliver more robust solutions.

Education / Certifications

  • MBA, Data Science, Elmhurst University
  • MS, Engineering Mechanics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Dipl. Ing., Produktiontechnik (Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and Business), Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany
  • Professional European Engineer, EUR ING
  • Member, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Principal Technical Committee Member NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Member, Energy Storage Fire Prevention and Mitigation Advisory Committee, EPRI
  • Member, Design Institute for Emergency Relief Systems (DIERS)
  • Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • Member, Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI
Areas of Expertise
Manufacturing Consulting Lithium-Ion Battery + Energy Storage Systems Hazardous Material Evaluation Power Transmission + Design

See Insights from Jens

Blogs + Whitepapers
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On the Move: Hazards + Safety Lessons From Battery Energy Storage System Transport Incidents

Transporting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) introduces unique fire and safety risks. Learn how proper packaging, monitoring, and planning can prevent thermal runaway and improve safety for lithium-ion BESS in transit.

Blogs + Whitepapers
Electric vehicle battery module with lens flare effect. Concept of EV batteries maintenance.

UL 9540A vs. C800: How LSFT is Reshaping BESS Design + Compliance

Explore how UL 9540A and CSA/ANSI C800 differ, and why LSFT is becoming essential for BESS fire safety, risk strategy, and future NFPA 855 compliance.

Blogs + Whitepapers

What NYC’s Proposed BESS Rules Could Mean for Your Project

NYC’s new BESS rules bring stricter safety, permitting, and testing requirements. Learn how to ensure compliance from design to decommissioning.

Blogs + Whitepapers
Modern container battery energy storage power plant system with solar panels and wind turbine system

CE Marking vs. UL 9540: Understanding Global Safety and Compliance for BESS

CE marking alone isn’t enough for BESS safety compliance in North America. Learn the key differences between CE and UL 9540 certifications—and why both may be needed for global deployment under evolving regulations.

Blogs + Whitepapers
Lithium ion industrial high current batteries

Mitigating Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Hazards

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) use an arrangement of batteries and other electrical equipment to store electrical energy.

Blogs + Whitepapers

Not-So-Silent Hazard: Water Hammer Impacts on Fluid Systems

Water hammer is a pressure surge that occurs when a fluid quickly stops or moves direction in a pipe. Learn how to manage.

Blogs + Whitepapers
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Manage Chemical Reactivity Hazards with Emergency Relief System Design

Find out why your facility should have a plan in place to manage chemical reactivity hazards.