Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Check feedstock type, moisture and volume, and plan the digester size and feed mix.
Design or review digesters, gas holders, pre-treatment units, slurry handling and gas cleaning systems.
Monitor temperature, pH, gas composition, pressure and daily gas output.
Diagnose process problems such as foaming, acid build-up or low gas yield, and correct the feed or process.
Supervise construction, commissioning and trial runs with vendors and contractors.
Maintain plant safety, including gas leak checks, hydrogen sulphide control, fire safety and operator training.
Prepare reports for plant owners, lenders and regulators, including biogas, bio-CNG and slurry output records.
