Anaerobic Digestion Process Engineer (Biochemical / Biological Systems

Stargasso Group Inc

Holyoke, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Anaerobic Digestion Process Engineer (Biochemical / Biological Systems)

Role Summary
N.O.E. is engaging an Anaerobic Digestion Process Engineer to act as the biological authority for its digestion systems. This role owns microbial performance, stability, and recovery—not hardware or controls.

Core Responsibilities

Define operating envelopes for temperature, pH, loading rates, and retention time
Specify feedstock strategies and inoculation procedures
Monitor digestion health (VFA, alkalinity, gas yield trends)
Develop SOPs for startup, steady-state operation, and upset recovery
Advise controls and AI teams on biologically meaningful signals
Support pilot validation and performance reporting

Required Background

Experience with anaerobic digestion, biogas, or industrial biological systems
Practical, operations-oriented mindset (not academic-only)
Familiarity with municipal or agricultural feedstocks preferred

Explicit Scope

Owns biological process performance
Does not override safety systems or PLC logic

Engagement

Fractional / advisory
Reports to: Engineering Lead / Founder

Company DescriptionN.O.E. (Nature-Origin Energy Infrastructure) designs and operates modular systems that convert organic waste into reliable local energy. We build decentralized infrastructure for cities, farms, and industrial sites—turning waste into power where it’s produced. Our systems are engineered for safety, regulatory acceptance, and real-world deployment.

Company Description

N.O.E. (Nature-Origin Energy Infrastructure) designs and operates modular systems that convert organic waste into reliable local energy. We build decentralized infrastructure for cities, farms, and industrial sites—turning waste into power where it’s produced. Our systems are engineered for safety, regulatory acceptance, and real-world deployment.