Biomass Processing Specialist

• Provide execution support for plant engineering and field trials for the fuel processing / quality assurance equipment
• Evaluation and installation of the plant machinery for optimum cost and throughput
• Undertake field trials and performance validations for new fuels processing equipment
• Installation, calibration, trouble shooting, field training and life cycle maintenance of the Field Test Kits
• Collaborate with fuel processing business team to deliver first time right plant engineering for the shortest order to commissioning time
• Ensure fuel processing equipment are subjected to rigorous performance validation trials to deliver their committed output
• Ensure the smooth running of QA program through Field Test Kits (FTK)
• OEM interactions for selection of the right partners for the process equipment at pre-order stage
• OEM interactions for design and optimizing layouts for biomass processing equipment installations at post order stage
• Conduct field trials to validate equipment performance and reliability
• Coordinate with OEMs for equipment specifications, troubleshooting, and upgrades
• Analyze machine performance data and identify areas for efficiency improvement
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities at plant
• Evaluate new machinery and OEMs for suitability and cost-effectiveness
• Calculate cost per ton of biomass processing and identify avenues for cost reduction
• Implement productivity improvement strategies across multiple locations
• Lead continuous improvement projects including Kaizen
• Document and disseminate best practices to reduce inefficiencies and waste
• Support the FTK program for installation, calibration, training and troubleshooting of FTK
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations and improvements
• Disseminate learnings and best practices through training sessions and workshops, articles, explainer documents, and SOPs

• BE Mech or Prod / Diploma with 10+ years of strong experience
• 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in equipment layout design, field trials, and machinery optimization
• Familiarity with biomass processing technologies and equipment such as briquetting, pelleting, bio char, and gasification plants
• Experience working with OEMs for equipment evaluation
• Skilled in analyzing operational data and driving cost and productivity
• Led or participated in continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen
• A self-starter who can make independent decisions based on field data
• Comfortable working across multiple locations and coordinating with diverse teams
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to operational excellence
• Takes ownership and accountability and follows through on tasks
• Willingness to travel extensively across rural and semi-urban areas
• Ability to multitask – managing field trials and OEM interactions at the same time when on duty
• Experience working with biomass processing plant (Briquettes/ Pellets/ CBG/ Biochar) is added advantage

Experience working with biomass processing plant (Briquettes/ Pellets/ CBG/ Biochar) is added advantage

• Health & Safety
• Collaboration
• Development
• Diversity
• Work-Life Balance
• Creative Leeway
• Sustainability
• Onboarding