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Plant Manager Italy- Benevento or Rome (m/f/d)

INTRODUCTION

BIOGEST® is an international manufacturer of biomethane and biogas plants with headquarters in Austria and subsidiaries in France, Italy, Romania, Serbia, the Czech Republic, the UK and the USA. With a team of more than 90 highly qualified employees, we have already realised over 180+ biogas plant projects that generate electricity or biomethane worldwide and thus contribute to climate protection

YOUR RESPONSABILITIES

Oversee daily operation of the anaerobic digestion and upgrading systems
Monitor biological and gas parameters
Coordinate maintenance and manage contractors
Ensure compliance with permits, waste traceability, and reporting
Manage consumables, and spare parts
Lead the plant team and ensure safe working practices
Prepare performance reports

YOUR PROFILE

The ideal candidate has a solid technical background and experience in operating industrial plants, preferably within the biogas/biomethane, wastewater treatment, food processing, or energy sectors. A degree in mechanical, chemical, environmental, or industrial engineering is preferred, along with familiarity with biological processes and automated control systems.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of anaerobic digestion processes and gas production dynamics
Ability to monitor and interpret biological and gas quality parameters
Experience with SCADA systems and digital maintenance tools
Competence with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment (pumps, mixers, compressors, blowers, membranes, chillers)
Understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance
Knowledge of environmental permits, traceability, and regulatory compliance

Soft Skills & Leadership

Ability to coordinate operators and external contractors
Strong problem-solving attitude and readiness to act in emergencies
High reliability, safety awareness, and sense of responsibility
Independent working style with clear communication
Strong organizational and planning skills

Certifications & Requirements

Knowledge of HSE procedures and risk assessment
Valid driving license and availability for on-call duties
Basic IT skills (Excel, maintenance software, SCADA navigation)

Personal Attributes

Proactive and hands-on approach
Analytical mindset with focus on process optimization
Team-oriented with the ability to motivate colleagues
Commitment to continuous learning and development
Availability to be transferred or relocated based on business needs
Flexibility to support activities across multiple company sites

Strong conversational English skills are essential for this role.
Position is in Benevento, or in Rome

OUR OFFER

We offer a stable and long-term position within a growing biomethane company, with full support for professional development and safe plant operations.

The company provides all necessary tools, training, and resources to ensure successful performance in the role.

Training Provided • Plant operation and process training • Safety courses - SCADA and maintenance software training
Equipment Provided • Full PPE • Laptop, phone, and access to plant systems • Sampling tools and measurement instruments
Benefits Covered by the Company • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus • Paid training and professional certifications • Career development and internal growth opportunities

Base salary: 35.000,00 EUR gross per year. Depending on your experience and performance, we are open to discussing a higher starting salary and future increases.