Project Manager – Erection & Commissioning (Compressed Bio‑Gas)

Designation : Project Manager – Erection & Commissioning (Compressed Bio‑Gas)

Location : Ahmedabad

Experience : 7+ Years

Salary : upto 12 LPA

Key Responsibilities :

Project Planning & Controls

Own the site execution plan, micro‑schedule, and S‑curve; develop and track weekly look‑ahead plans.

Establish and run daily / weekly progress review meetings (internal + contractors); publish DPR / WPR / MPR and executive dashboards.

Drive critical path items, interface management (civil–mechanical, electrical–instrumentation), and change control.

Budget tracking : RA bill verification, BOQ / BOM reconciliation, contractor productivity, and cost variance reports.

Vendor management & expediting; ensure availability of drawings, MRs, WOs, and site instructions.

Erection & Mechanical Completion

Oversee the erection of feedstock handling, digester / fermenter systems, biogas upgrading (e.g., PSA / membrane / water‑scrubbing), H₂S removal, dehumidification / drying, gas analyzers, compressors / boosters, cascade storage, dispensing / virtual pipeline, and flare.

Ensure piping fabrication / erection per P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings and welding / NDT plans; witness hydro / pneumatic tests.

Coordinate electrical systems : MCC / PCC, transformers, DG, earthing, lighting, VFDs, and interlocks; and instrumentation : PLC / SCADA, RTUs, analyzers, OPC / MQTT gateways,and local historian.

Manage utilities : water supply, cooling, air, nitrogen, FOM handling, silage / press‑mud logistics as applicable.

Close punch lists to Mechanical Completion (MC) and achieve Ready for Commissioning (RFC).

Commissioning, Start‑Up & Performance

Prepare and execute pre‑commissioning / commissioning procedures, checklists, SATs / FATs, loop checks, cause-and-effect tests and interlock validation.

Lead safe gas‑in, functional trials, ramp‑up, and performance guarantee (PG) testing for purity, pressure, flow / throughput, and specific energy.

Troubleshoot process and control issues; stabilize plant for handover to O&M with training, SOPs, and as‑built documentation.

Quality, HSE & Compliance

Implement QA / QC plans; ensure material traceability, ITPs, WPS / PQR, and inspection records.

Enforce HSE : work‑permit systems (hot work, confined space), JSA, LOTO, and emergency response drills; lead Toolbox Talks.

Ensure compliance with applicable Indian codes & approvals, e.g., PESO (compressed gas storage / dispensing), State Pollution Control Board (consents / exemptions), Factory Act, CEA electrical safety, PNGRB / CGD sync interface requirements, and local authority permits.

Coordinate with third‑party inspectors, statutory bodies, and client representatives.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

Single‑point site contact for management, EPC / consultants, CGD / GAIL or offtaker, vendors, and local authorities.

Provide crisp executive updates : risks, mitigations, forecast to finish, claims / change orders, and capex utilization.

Maintain transparent documentation : RFI / RFC, site instructions, MOMs, transmittals, and handover dossiers.

Must‑Have Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent).

Proven delivery of brownfield / greenfield projects with rotating equipment, compressors, process skids, and automation.

Strong command over project controls (MS Project / Primavera), progress measurement, and contractor management.

Working knowledge of PLC / SCADA, loop checks, OPC / MQTT, and historian basics (enough to lead vendors).

Solid grasp of QA / QC, HSE, and statutory requirements (PESO, SPCB, Factory Act).

Preferred Experience (Good to Have)

Direct experience on CBG / biogas plants (digesters, upgrading : PSA / membrane / water‑scrubbing; gas quality : CH₄%, CO₂, H₂S, O₂, moisture).

Prior role in an EPC environment with multi‑disciplinary coordination.

Knowledge of CGD interconnection (CBG‑CGD Synchronization), metering, and custody transfer.

Exposure to FOM handling, silage logistics, agri interfaces, and utilities sizing.

Familiarity with MNRE / state incentives, documentation, and compliance trails.

Vendor ecosystem awareness for major packages (compressors, analyzers, membranes / PSA, dryers, cascade, dispensers, PLC / SCADA).

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

Technical : P&ID reading, system walk‑downs, pressure testing, rotating equipment start‑up, E&I checkouts, cause-and-effect, commissioning procedures.

Digital tools : MS Project / Primavera, Excel (progress trackers), PowerPoint, SharePoint / Drive, basic AutoCAD / Navisworks (viewing).

Behavioural : Leadership at the site, urgency bias, structured problem‑solving, stakeholder management, negotiation with contractors, and clear written / oral reporting.

Company Profile :

The company is registered under the Companies Act, 2013,It is actively setting up multiple bio-methanation plants equipped with CBG (Compressed Biogas) generation systems, integrated with in-house feedstock storage and conditioning facilities in Surendranagar, Gujarat, India. This initiative represents an environmentally friendly project in renewable energy and waste management, designed to achieve a triple bottom line impact : environmental sustainability, social benefits, and financial viability.

Thanks & Regards,

Riya Pundir

HR Recruiter

Mantras2Success

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