Location: South Africa Cape Town/Johannesburg
Status: Permanent
Reporting to: Technical Manager
Main Mission
Design, optimize, and oversee anaerobic co-digestion processes for the recovery of organic waste from agri-food industries, agriculture, livestock, and slaughterhouses. Ensure energy efficiency and environmental compliance while meeting safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Studies:
- Develop technical solutions for anaerobic digestion and biogas production in line with standards and regulations.
- Perform material and energy balances; size equipment such as digesters, pre-treatment systems, and biogas upgrading units.
- Prepare technical specifications and participate in procurement processes for equipment and subcontractors.
Project Execution & Monitoring:
- Supervise commissioning phases in coordination with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control systems, …).
- Ensure compliance with quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
- Oversee performance testing and optimize operational parameters.
Operation Expertise & Optimization:
- Act as a technical expert for plant operation, providing guidance to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Analyse operational data to improve biogas yield and process stability.
- Advise on best practices for plant management and troubleshooting.
- Conduct additional studies and propose process adjustments when operating conditions change (e.g., feedstock variability, seasonal impacts).
Innovation & Development:
- Identify and integrate innovative technologies to enhance biogas yield and digestate valorisation.
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical audits for new projects.
Skills & Profile
- Engineering degree in Process Engineering, Bioenergy, or equivalent.
- 5–10 years of experience in anaerobic digestion, wastewater treatment, or biogas projects.
- Strong knowledge of biological, thermal, and mechanical processes related to methanization.
- Proficiency with simulation and calculation tools (Aspen, ProSim, or similar).
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Strong technical rigor, innovative mindset, and negotiation skills with clients and suppliers.