Biogas Development Intern

Job Description
A typical day for you might include the following

Process Monitoring

Bio-gas plant equipment commissioning and testing; including development of commissioning test plans and documentation of findings
Collection of operating data and population of monitoring sheets with relevant data. Basic analysis of data for decision making
Identifying and initiating plant improvements
Daily check-in with on-site bio-gas plant operators on plans and actions
Escalate any bio-gas plant maintenance issues to project coordinators and facilities dept as well as initiate and follow up on corrective actions.
Conduct on-site training for workmen on updated procedures and monitoring plans.
Coordinate sample transport to or from processing site and perform the tests when required.
Keep track of all bio-gas monitoring equipment and consumables.

Procurement and inventory

Reaching out/contacting and vendors for equipment/consumables specifications and quotes. This may include visits to vendor locations/shops
Prepare justification documents for required purchases and engaging relevant stakeholders for approvals.
Maintaining short end to end procurement process timelines through proper stakeholder engagement on potential purchases.
Coordinating equipment/consumables delivery from vendors and quality checks.
Preparing commissioning checklists for new equipment.

Skills and qualifications you’ll need

Either of the following engineering degrees: Chemical, Process, Industrial, Biomechanical & Process, Renewable Energy.
Proven capability to work in a scientific laboratory setting.
Minimum 1 year in a Bio – engineering internship position.
Previous experience working in a processing plant/site setting
Proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural teams
Mid-level proficiency in MS office packages (Excel, word). This can be shown through certification or previous experience
Should be results oriented and able to spot patterns within plant process data
Proven time/task management skills – demonstrated in the workplace or university setting
Proven capability to learn fast and adapt to fluid work environments
Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills (verbal, written) and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships. Should have the ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and judgment in working with all levels of staff. Successful candidates should be able to communicate to stakeholders when there are delays or setbacks, early.
Excellent research skills
Pleasant, energetic, confident, with a positive, can-do attitude, good work ethic, and professionalism. Should have the ability to maintain confidentialities and tactful in dealing with clients

Qualities you’ll need to fit in well with the Sanergy-Stars

A collaborative spirit that compels you to work beyond your team
A desire to understand and serve customers
A willingness to embrace diversity, integrity, and empathy
An innovative approach to assessing and testing new ideas
An enthusiasm to achieve set targets and improve yourself professionally