Biomass Operations Specialist

The biomass processing specialist will be responsible for providing the execution support for plant engineering and field trials for the fuel processing / quality assurance equipment. He will be responsible for evaluation and installation of the plant machinery for optimum cost and throughput. He will undertake the field trials and performance validations for new fuels processing equipment. He will also be responsible for installation, calibration, trouble shooting, field training and life cycle maintenance of the Field Test Kits.

What Key Tasks will be involved :

• Collaborate with fuel processing business team to deliver
• First time right plant engineering for shortest order to commissioning time.
• Ensure that the 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 locations.
• 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 initiatives.
• 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

The ideal candidate’s profile :

• You have a graduate degree or diploma with strong field experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• You have 5–8 years of hands-on experience in equipment layout design, field trials, and machinery optimization.
• You are familiar with biomass processing technologies and equipment such as briquetting, pelleting, bio char, and gasification plants etc.
• You have experience working with OEMs for equipment evaluation and troubleshooting.
• You are skilled in analyzing operational data and driving cost and productivity improvements.
• You have led or participated in continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen.
• You are a self-starter and can make independent decisions based on field insights.
• You are comfortable working across multiple locations and coordinating with diverse teams.
• You are detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to operational excellence.
• You take ownership and accountability and follow through on tasks without reminders.
• Willingness to travel extensively across rural and semi-urban regions.
• Ability to multitasking – managing field trials and OEM interactions at the same time when on duty travelling.
• Experience working with biomass processing plant (Briquettes / Pellets / CBG / Biochar) is an added advantage.
• 60% to 70% travelling will required.