Process and Engineering Manager CBG projects

Company Description JF Biogas is an EPC company providing turnkey solutions for industrial biogas plants, converting agricultural residues and industrial by-products into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and Compressed Biogas (CBG). Founded by experienced biogas specialists and engineers, the company’s design and engineering team brings over 40 years of sector expertise, including successful projects across Europe, Asia, and other regions. JF Biogas focuses on waste-to-energy systems and innovative CSTR-based Semi Dry Fermentation Processes, also known as High Load Reactors, to maximize plant efficiency. With a strong track record in MSW-based biogas plants and advanced process engineering, JF Biogas is committed to reducing carbon emissions through sustainable biogas technology that transforms organic waste into clean, renewable energy.

Position Overview

The Engineering & Process Manager – CBG will be responsible for leading process engineering, technology development, plant design, technical proposals, and engineering coordination for Compressed Biogas (CBG) and biogas projects . The role requires strong knowledge of anaerobic digestion, feedstock evaluation, process design, equipment selection, and coordination across engineering, commercial, execution, and customer teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Engineering

• Develop process concepts and process design for CBG/biogas plants.
• Evaluate feedstock characteristics, including agricultural residues, press mud, food waste, fruit waste, Napier grass, cattle dung, and other organic substrates.
• Carry out feedstock assessment, biogas yield calculations, organic loading, hydraulic retention time, digester sizing, and mass/energy balances.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, equipment specifications, and process datasheets.
• Optimize digester configuration, mixing systems, feeding systems, gas handling, and downstream processes.
• Provide technical inputs for plant performance guarantees and commissioning requirements.

2. Engineering Management

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering activities covering process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and civil interfaces.
• Review engineering drawings, layouts, equipment specifications, and vendor documents.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, consultants, vendors, EPC partners, and customers.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed within project timelines and agreed technical requirements.

3. Technical & Commercial Proposals

• Lead preparation of technical proposals for CBG projects.
• Define technical scope, battery limits, equipment requirements, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Work closely with the commercial team to develop accurate project costing and commercial offers.
• Review customer RFQs, tender documents, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Participate in technical discussions and negotiations with customers and EPC partners.

4. Project & Execution Support

• Provide engineering support during procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning, and operation.
• Resolve technical issues arising during project execution.
• Review site requirements and support project teams with engineering decisions.
• Participate in commissioning and performance evaluation of CBG plants.
• Analyze plant operating data and recommend process improvements where required.

5. Technology & Process Development

• Continuously evaluate improvements in anaerobic digestion and CBG technologies.
• Develop standardized engineering practices, design parameters, calculation methods, and technical documentation.
• Maintain project learnings and incorporate operational experience into future plant designs.
• Support development of solutions for multi-feedstock CBG plants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline .
• Typically 8–15 years of relevant experience in biogas, CBG, anaerobic digestion, waste-to-energy, process engineering, or related industries.
• Strong practical understanding of anaerobic digestion and CBG plant design.
• Experience with engineering documentation such as PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, layouts, and process calculations.
• Experience in handling customers, EPC contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Skills

• Anaerobic digestion & biogas process design
• CBG plant engineering
• Feedstock assessment and characterization
• Digester sizing and process calculations
• Mass and energy balance
• Equipment selection and sizing
• PFD/P&ID development and review
• Technical proposal preparation
• Project engineering and execution
• Commissioning and troubleshooting
• Customer and EPC coordination
• Team leadership and engineering management

Desired Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Practical, hands-on approach to plant engineering and execution.
• Ability to convert customer requirements into technically and commercially viable solutions.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and customer locations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engineering priorities simultaneously.

Key Performance Areas

• Accuracy and quality of process and engineering designs.
• Timely completion of technical proposals and engineering deliverables.
• Technical support to project execution and commissioning.
• Plant performance and process optimization.
• Effective coordination with customers, EPC partners, vendors, and internal teams.
• Development and standardization of CBG engineering solutions.