Chief Engineer

2 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Agrawal Ecomines Pvt Ltd Full time
About the Role

We're hiring a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering, commissioning, and operations of our biofuel/biogas facility. You will own the plant from design handover → commissioning → steady operations , ensuring safety, reliability, and top-quartile performance.

Primary Focus (Must-Have)
  • Plant Setup (Greenfield/Brownfield): End-to-end commissioning leadership—utilities readiness, pre-start checks, start-up, performance ramp-up, stabilization.
  • Technology Verification: Diligence and validation of process technologies/vendors (pilot data review, PFD/P&ID checks, HAZOP actions, FAT/SAT , performance guarantees, energy/mass balance, lifecycle OPEX).
What You'll Do
  • Lead daily plant setup and operations to targets (throughput, yield, methane purity, uptime).
  • Optimize digestion, gas cleanup/upgrading (H₂S/CO₂ removal), compression, storage/dispensing, and utilities.
  • Establish preventive/predictive maintenance (CMMS), run RCAs, and drive reliability (MTBF/MTTR).
  • Manage EPCs and contractors; control scope, change, and debottlenecking projects.
  • Ensure EHS & statutory compliance; own SOPs, PTW, emergency response, and audit readiness.
  • Build and mentor O&M teams (shift engineers, mech/E&I, utilities, QC).
  • Own DCS/SCADA KPIs and MIS reporting; drive data-led improvements and cost control.
Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Extensive experience leading plant setup/commissioning and operations in biofuel/biogas/CBG or closely related continuous-process industries.
  • Proven technology evaluation/verification experience (vendor due diligence, guarantees, trials, acceptance testing).
  • Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical & instrumentation (compressors, blowers, agitators, PSA/membrane, analyzers, HT/LT).
  • Solid command of EHS, environmental norms, and compliance .
  • Demonstrated team leadership , stakeholder management, and crisp communication.
  • Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering (or related).

Good-to-Have

  • Master's degree; PMP/PRINCE2; RCM/FMEA experience; energy management and cost optimization track record.
Success Metrics (KPIs)

Uptime/availability
• Specific gas yield (Nm³/ton VS)
• Methane purity (%)
• Energy intensity (kWh/Nm³)
• O&M cost/ton feed
• Audit & safety performance
• Skill development/retention

Location & Work Mode

On-site at our Bhopal facility; flexibility during start-ups/turnarounds.

Why Join Us

Lead a mission-critical asset in India's bio-energy transition with high ownership, fast decisions, and meaningful impact.

How to Apply

Apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply or email your CV with 3 quantified achievements (commissioning/uptime/yield/cost) to ,

Agrawal SmartGen Energy LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

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