Foodstock Research Specialist

Feedstock acquisition

Securing of feedstock for all company projects:
Actively engaging and managing waste producers and waste companies;
Implementation of strategies to ensure continuous supply in line with plant capacity;
Liaising with feedstock suppliers regarding delivery as and when required;
Feedstocks to comply with operational requirements.
Negotiating feedstock supply agreements with waste suppliers, with a mandate from the CEO
Sourcing new feedstock suppliers within the effective radius of the plants
Attend all supplier audits at the plants
Keep accurate records of all feedstock deliveries (dates and volumes) and approve for payment
Identify quality feedstock for the purpose of best AD results:
High value feedstock maximising gas production;
Avoidance of troublesome feedstock
Issue non-conformance reports in cases of out-of-spec feedstock
Continuous and regular supply.
Participate in feedstock studies for new project developments in SA and in Africa
Develop or assist in developing a clear and sustainable digestate strategy with a view to identifying a least cost option to BBP.
Monitoring the chemical composition of the digestate at the end of the AD process.

Business / Project Development

It is also acknowledged that there is a business / project development component to the role, which will become more important over time, including:
Presenting at Conferences/Seminars/Workshops and generally showcasing BBP;
Project Development:
New waste streams;
Licensing and permits;
Developing by-products from biogas plant:
Waste heat and CO2 (from exhaust) for greenhouse farming;
Commercialising digestate for farming community and possibly mines, and any other downstream off-takers
Participate in and represent company at various Associations
Presentations on behalf of company, both Nationally and Internationally.
Other activities as assigned to you from time to time.

Skills

You are a self-starter using initiative;
You are an open and communicative team player
Able to independently lead/drive project developments;
You have excellent interpersonal and networking skills;
You have well-developed influencing and negotiation skills, ability to inspire others;
You have a passion for sustainability and the energy transition;
You have the ability to translate waste related matters into easily understandable and manageable actions for other project team members

Qualifications