Bio Gas Plant Head

Farmwatt Innovation; Delhi; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmwatt innovations private limited, Delhi NCR, seeks an SBU Head for Biogas Plants (BOO) & Technology Supply. Lead two verticals: BOO biogas plant development and technology sales, with end-to-end responsibility for revenue, profitability and long-term operation.

The role requires 12-18+ years in biogas/renewable energy, strong project financing, EPC and tech partnerships, and entrepreneurial leadership to build a new business vertical.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Agricultural, Energy or related discipline.
• 12-18+ years of relevant experience in biogas/CBG, renewable energy, infrastructure or similar project businesses.
• Strong understanding of project development and BOO/BOOT infrastructure models.
• Experience in project financing, financial modelling, DPRs, EPC contracting and project execution.
• Good understanding of anaerobic digestion, feedstock management, gas upgrading and CBG technologies.
• Strong techno-commercial and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience working with investors, lenders, government agencies, OMCs, EPC companies and technology providers.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build a business vertical from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop commercially viable BOO opportunities for CBG/biogas plants.
• Select suitable locations based on feedstock, land, logistics, gas offtake and economics.
• Coordinate with feedstock team for long-term supply and planning.
• Develop feasibility studies, DPRs, financial models, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate land approvals, permits, incentives and SPV structures.
• Work with investors, lenders and partners for project financing.
• Finalize EPC, tech, equipment and project partners.
• Drive projects from concept to financial closure, construction, commissioning and operation.
• Ensure plant performance, feedstock security and long-term profitability.
• Develop market for technology portfolio and lead techno-commercial proposals.
• Manage full commercial cycle from enquiry to supply and commissioning.
• Collaborate with Indian and international technology partners.
• Provide strong after-sales support to customers.

Job description

Farmwatt innovations private limited

Job Description

SBU Head Biogas Plants (BOO) & Technology Supply

Role Purpose

The SBU Head will be responsible for building and leading two key business verticals:

• Biogas/CBG Plants on BOO Basis - Identification, development, financing, construction, ownership and long-term operation of CBG/biogas plants developed by the company/SPVs.
• Technology Supply - Business development and supply of specialized technologies and equipment for CBG/biogas projects across India.

The role will carry overall responsibility for business development, project development, technology partnerships, project economics, execution, operations and profitability of the SBU.

Key Responsibilities

BOO Biogas/CBG Projects

• Identify and develop commercially viable opportunities for setting up CBG/biogas plants on a BOO basis.
• Identify suitable locations based on feedstock availability, logistics, land, infrastructure, gas offtake and overall project economics.
• Coordinate with the agricultural residue aggregation team for long-term feedstock availability and supply planning.
• Develop feasibility studies, DPRs, financial models and project implementation plans.
• Coordinate land acquisition/allocation, statutory approvals, government permissions and incentives.
• Develop appropriate project/SPV structures for individual BOO projects.
• Work closely with investors, lenders, financial institutions and strategic partners for project financing.
• Finalize EPC, technology, equipment and other project partners.
• Drive projects from concept through financial closure, construction, commissioning and commercial operation.
• Ensure sustainable plant performance, gas production, feedstock security and long-term profitability.

Technology & Equipment Supply

• Develop the market for the company’s technology portfolio for CBG/biogas plants.
• Lead customer discussions, technical evaluation and preparation of techno-commercial proposals.
• Develop opportunities with project developers, EPC companies, industrial groups and other CBG/biogas companies.
• Manage the complete commercial cycle from enquiry and proposal to negotiation, PO, advance payment, supply, installation and commissioning.
• Work closely with Indian and international technology partners.
• Develop business for feedstock pre-treatment, extrusion, ultrasound and other technologies added to the company’s portfolio.
• Ensure strong technical and after-sales support to customers.

Business & P&L Responsibility

• Prepare annual and long-term business plans for the SBU.
• Own revenue, profitability, cash flow and overall P&L of the SBU.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of BOO projects and technology sales opportunities.
• Establish monthly, quarterly and annual business targets.
• Monitor project CAPEX, OPEX, margins, collections and return on investment.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Build relationships with investors, banks, financial institutions, government agencies, OMCs, EPC companies, technology providers and project partners.
• Develop strategic partnerships for financing, technology, EPC, gas offtake and other requirements.
• Represent the company in industry forums, conferences and customer discussions.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a strong team covering business development, project development, engineering, technology sales and project operations.
• Establish clear ownership and measurable KPIs for each function.
• Ensure close coordination with the Feedstock Aggregation, Finance, Operations and Management teams.

Key KPIs

• Number and capacity of BOO CBG/biogas projects developed
• Projects achieving financial closure
• Projects commissioned and operational
• Total CBG production capacity created
• CAPEX and project execution against budget and timelines
• Plant capacity utilization and operational performance
• Feedstock security and cost
• Revenue and EBITDA from BOO projects
• Technology/equipment order book and revenue
• Gross margins and collections
• New technology partnerships
• Overall SBU profitability and return on invested capital

Preferred Profile

• Engineering background, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Agricultural, Energy or related discipline.
• Preferably 12-18+ years of relevant experience in biogas, CBG, renewable energy, infrastructure, waste-to-energy or similar project businesses.
• Strong understanding of project development and BOO/BOOT infrastructure models.
• Experience in project financing, financial modelling, DPRs, EPC contracting and project execution.
• Good understanding of anaerobic digestion, feedstock management, gas upgrading and associated CBG technologies.
• Strong techno-commercial and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience working with investors, lenders, government agencies, OMCs, EPC companies and technology providers.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a business vertical from the ground up.

Reporting

Reports to: CEO / President

Location

Delhi NCR, with extensive travel across project locations in India.

Role Expectation

This is an SBU leadership and P&L ownership role, not merely a technology sales position. The person will be expected to take complete ownership of developing the company’s BOO CBG/biogas portfolio—from identifying a project opportunity and securing feedstock, land, financing and offtake through construction, commissioning and profitable long-term operation—while simultaneously building the company’s technology supply business.