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Senior Technologist - Anaerobic Digestion

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Italy, Milan

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Job Description:

Act as Technical Authority within the Process Engineering department, providing high-level expertise in the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of anaerobic digestion systems, with a specific focus on liquid and pumpable feedstocks (e.g., organic waste, agricultural effluents, sewage sludge). Serve as a central technical reference point for internal teams involved in both the proposal and project execution phases, ensuring alignment between process design, performance expectations, and operational constraints. Interface directly with external stakeholders - such as clients, technology licensors, engineering partners, and key suppliers -supporting technical discussions, validating process choices, and contributing to the development of tailored and innovative solutions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Propose technical development, optimization, and standardization of wet anaerobic digestion processes in renewable gas plants, collaborating with R&D
  • Conduct process simulations, mass and energy balances, and biochemical assessments for feedstock blends, digestion kinetics, and gas yields
  • Serve as the technology expert on wet AD – both on project execution and tendering - advising multidisciplinary teams in engineering, construction, and operations
  • Evaluate and select pre-treatment technologies, digesters, post-digestion systems, and gas upgrading units to enhance plant performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process anomalies, mechanical failures, or feedstock issues in operational facilities
  • Support permitting and regulatory compliance by providing detailed process descriptions and environmental impact data

Requirements:

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical/Environmental Engineering or a related field
  • 7+ years of direct experience with wet anaerobic digestion systems and renewable gas
  • Proven record in designing, commissioning, and/or optimizing biogas plants
  • Extensive knowledge of microbial metabolism, digestion thermodynamics, and gas yield optimization
  • Experienced with instrumentation and control systems utilized in anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, including SCADA and PLCs
  • Good knowledge of English
  • Strong problem-solving, leadership and team-working skills

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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