Biogas Plant Manager at HoSt Group in Riga

Job description

HoSt is looking for a Biogas Plant Manager for its own-to-operate project in Latvia! Do you want to take responsibility for the daily operation of a renewable energy facility and play a key role in the development of sustainable energy production in Latvia? At HoSt Group, you will have the opportunity to manage one of our own biogas and biomethane plants in Latvia. You will oversee the plant’s day-to-day operations, coordinate employees and contractors, monitor biological and technical performance, and ensure that the facility operates safely, reliably and in compliance with all applicable requirements. We are looking for a practical and responsible local professional who understands the Latvian operating environment, takes ownership and knows how to turn production targets into safe and reliable daily operations. About HoSt Group HoSt Group develops and realizes high-tech systems for the production of sustainable energy from organic waste streams. With projects in more than 45 countries and offices in the Netherlands, France, Poland, Latvia and the US, we contribute to the energy transition worldwide every day. As a family business founded in 1991, we combine technological innovation with a practical and down-to-earth approach. At HoSt, you get the opportunity to take initiative, develop professionally and make a tangible contribution to the transition towards renewable energy. Within our Own to Operate business unit, HoSt develops, owns and operates its own renewable energy facilities. In Latvia, we are developing a portfolio of biomethane plants that will process agricultural feedstocks, manure and other suitable organic materials into renewable biomethane and valuable organic fertilizers. To support the safe, efficient and reliable operation of these facilities, HoSt Latvia is looking for a Biogas Plant Manager for each individual plant. What are you going to do? As Biogas Plant Manager , you will be responsible for the daily operation and performance of an individual HoSt biogas and biomethane plant in Latvia. Ensuring the plant operates safely, reliably and efficiently will be a key responsibility. You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the facility, take ownership when operational issues arise and ensure that appropriate actions are taken.You will manage the daily work at the plant and coordinate plant operators, maintenance providers, laboratories, suppliers, transport companies and other contractors. Depending on the organization of the specific facility, you may also directly lead local plant personnel. An important part of your role will be monitoring plant performance. You will follow key operational indicators such as feedstock consumption, digester stability, biogas production, methane yield, biomethane output, energy consumption, equipment availability and digestate volumes. You will use this information to identify deviations, resolve bottlenecks and improve plant performance. Safety and compliance will be central to your work. You will ensure that the plant operates in accordance with Latvian legislation, environmental permits, occupational health and safety requirements, internal HoSt procedures and applicable sustainability and quality standards. Close cooperation with the Feedstock Manager is essential to coordinate feedstock deliveries, quality, inventories and the required feedstock mix. The role also involves working with local authorities, service providers, landowners, farmers and other stakeholders relevant to the plant’s operation.Although the position involves working independently at the local level, you will be part of HoSt Group’s international organization. Reporting to the Own to Operate business unit in the Netherlands , you will maintain regular communication with asset management, technical, biological and operational specialists. Your responsibilities further include: Taking overall responsibility for the safe, reliable and efficient daily operation of an individual HoSt biogas and bi