Job Title: Pre-feeding Expert - Bioenergy Processing Systems (2-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Global (Remote), 2 weeks quarterly travel to Asia

Reports to: CNB Operations & Tech Lead

Company: Fortune 500 Bioenergy Leader ($120B Revenue)

Position Overview

As part of a global initiative to scale from 10 to 1,000+ greenfield CBG (Compressed Biogas) production units, we seek a Pre-FEED Expert specializing in course shredders, hammer mills, extruders, material handling systems (bulk/baler), bio-grinders, and MSW-OF segregation. This role will drive technical excellence in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting bioenergy systems to achieve daily outputs of 20 tons of biogas and 80-100 tons of fermented organic manure (FOM) per unit.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Evaluation & Design

Conduct pre-FEED studies for agro-residue, municipal/organic waste, and energy crop processing systems.

Evaluate equipment performance (shredders, hammer mills, extruders) for diverse feedstocks, including high-fiber materials like Napier grass.

Operational Optimization

Develop SOPs for material handling, grinding, and segregation systems to maximize biogas yield and FOM quality.

Troubleshoot bottlenecks in existing operations (e.g., bio-grinder wear rates, MSW-OF contamination).

Knowledge Transfer

Train onsite teams in Asia on equipment operation, maintenance, and safety protocols.

Create technical manuals and failure-mode analysis guides for global deployment.

Efficiency Improvement

Advise on CAPEX/OPEX optimization for bulk material handling and preprocessing.

Pilot innovative solutions (e.g., AI-driven feedstock sorting, predictive maintenance for hammer mills).

Strategic Advisory

Collaborate with engineering teams on greenfield unit designs (500-1,000 TPD capacity).

Advise on vendor selection and technology partnerships for scalable bioenergy solutions.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Bioenergy, or related field.

Experience:

10+ years in biomass preprocessing systems (shredders, hammer mills, extruders, material handling).

Proven track record in MSW-OF segregation and bio-grinder optimization.

Familiarity with CBG/AD (anaerobic digestion) plant operations.

Skills:

Expertise in CAD/FEA tools for equipment design.

Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, BioWin).

Lean Six Sigma/TPM certification (preferred).