What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biological Systems Engineer (Anaerobic Digestion) position at BIOFerm?
Job Description
Job Description
BIOFerm™, a renewable energy company, is currently looking for a Biological Systems Engineer. BIOFerm™ provides turnkey anaerobic digestion and gas upgrading facilities. Committed to sustainable and economical organic waste diversion, BIOFerm™’s digester technology harnesses biogas from fermenting organics—food waste, manure, biosolids, etc.—and converts it into valuable green energy, vehicle fuel, heat and organic products. Its gas upgrading systems enable biogas producers to profitably upgrade biogas to renewable natural gas (RNG).
Essential Job Functions :
- Develop project specifications, conceptual design, PFD’s, calculations, P&ID’s, and operation manuals to comply with clients’ requirements
- Optimize equipment and facility performance
- Prepare design outputs, datasheets, and drawings
- Lead the permitting process
- Establish vendor relationships, develop technical specs, and obtain vendor quotes
- Submit purchasing requests with equipment specs in ERP system
- Coordinate with Project Team and other department engineers to facilitate smooth progress of engineering work
- Review the final plant / process design for approval
- Consult and assist the Project Manager with design modifications during construction
- Support the Construction Team during construction phase and carry out site checks
- Support the Commissioning Team during plant startup
- Conduct tests and monitor the process performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems
- Evaluate processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standards
- Assemble reports and document processes
- Support the operation engineering team
- Participate in and lead cross-functional teams
- Research new processes / technologies / equipment to improve processes
- Assist Business Development in the development of projects, schedules, and budgets
- Assist in the development of client relationships that will positively impact business opportunities
- Carry out process design and simulations for various components
- Formulate, develop, and submit proposals highlighting our engineered solutions
- Represent the company at tradeshows and conferences
- Perform other duties and special projects as may be required
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