FT Project Assistant

BIOFerm™ Energy Systems is looking for a full-time Project Assistant to provide administrative and logistic support to the project management team.  This is an entry level position.

Desired Qualifications

•         Bachelor or Associates degree, certificate or diploma in a technical field,  or sufficient experience as a project assistant

•         Familiarity with construction and engineering (civil, mechanical and electrical) terminology and processes

•         Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point including the ability to learn new software as required

•         Systematic approach to ensure timely completion of all tasks

•         Ability to readily convert objectives into activities and deliverables

•         Excellent verbal communication and writing skills

•         Attention to detail

•         Excellent organizational skills

•         Valid drivers license

Duties and Responsibilities

•         Assist construction manager and engineer throughout the design, planning and construction phase of a project

•         Prepare, process, and track:

-Various communications documents
-Contact/phone lists
-Monthly project reports
-Change orders
-Requests for information
-Operation manuals
-Other project related documents
-Meeting minutes
-Action item lists
-Filing and archiving of project documents – both paper and electronic
-Expediting and coordinating information submitted or required by trades and suppliers

•         Identify, address and resolve project administration issues and problems as or before they occur

•         Keep accurate log of project finances

•         Meeting arrangements and preparations – invitations, follow-up of attendees, facility arrangements

•         Provide link between project management team and accounting department to issue and collect payments

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to info@biofermenergy.com

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BIOFerm^TM is continuously accepting applications for Systems Engineers to design, implement, and troubleshoot electrical systems and software in BIOFerm^TM renewable energy facilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of and experience with electrical systems
• Hands on hardware and software experience
• Understanding of and desire to work with electrical, and software systems
• Basic programming skills/aptitude
• Plant Control system design, analysis, optimization and implementation
• Ability and desire to take on many roles including
  • Electrical design
  • Software development
  • Analysis (controls, electrical)
  • Hardware assembly
  • Hardware integration
  • Hardware and software troubleshooting and testing
  • Evaluate and summarize engineering information for proposals, documentation or presentations
  • Good customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering field and a minimum of one (1) year of industry experience, or
• Associate’s Degree in a technical field and a minimum of five (5) years of industry experience in engineering
• Experience with Visual basic, C++.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Access
• Experience with blowers, variable frequency drives, industrial motors, etc.
• Experience with sensors, pneumatic controls, and PLCs
• Comfortable using tools and electric equipment (i.e., multimeter, general hand tools, soldering iron, etc.) to perform assembly, testing, repair, and troubleshooting of industrial plant systems and software
• Autodesk AutoCad or equivalent experience
• Basic circuit/PCB design
• Self-starter, results oriented, and able to multi-task
• Excellent teamwork, coordination and communication skills
• German language a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally

If you are seeking a challenging and growth-oriented work environment, please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to info@biofermenergy.com

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BIOFerm^TM Energy Systems continuously accepting applications for Biologist/Application Engineers. Candidates should have an interest in biogas as a renewable energy source, waste to energy technologies and a desire to further the development and research of biogas technology.  Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, great attention to detail; strong verbal and written communication skills; and must be reliable, consistent, and able to adapt to change quickly.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Organic Chemistry or related science
• Willingness to travel
• Great interpersonal skills and professional personality
• Driven attitude and desire to learn
• Be comfortable communicating on a technical level when working with outside customers and the internal engineering team
• Must possess strong organizational skills, great attention to detail
• Willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on several tasks/projects
  • Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
  • Must be reliable, consistent, and able to adapt to change quickly

Desired Qualifications:

• Dairy experience is a plus
• Experience in the renewable energy field is a plus
• Experience with and knowledge of anaerobic digestion process
• Knowledge of waste streams, waste management or renewable green materials a plus
• Course work or experience in business or sales is a plus
• Ability to use MS Office applications; particularly Word, Excel, and Access required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform a variety of technical coordination with local and international laboratories
• Travel to field sites to speak with clients and gather biological samples
• Perform plant biological startup and performance optimization
• Create spreadsheets or databases for lab results, financial models, plant parameters, etc.
• Develop potential leads into viable projects by following up with interested clients and providing information about biogas technology, carbon offsets, renewable energy grants, etc.
• Complete feasibility studies and project snapshots for clients
• Research the market, competitors and their projects, feedstock sources, and possible projects to pursue
• Compile responses to RFP’s, RFI’s, etc.
• Write papers/articles on biogas technology or other approved subjects
• Represent the company at tradeshows and conferences
• Other job functions as required

If you are seeking a challenging and growth-oriented work environment, please submit your resume with salary requirements to info@BIOFermEnergy.com

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BIOFerm^TM Energy Systems continuously accepting applications full-time Programmer to program instrumentation and controls software for BIOFerm^TM renewable energy facilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Firmware design and planning of all systems in our biogas plants
• Programming of instrumentation, controls, and all related systems
• Development of start-up and commissioning strategy, along with vendor selection for all hardware and software
• Development and programming of SCADA systems
• Development of user interface and troubleshooting of all plant control systems

Desired Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, software engineering, or electrical engineering; or professional training as a software programmer
• Specialization in PLC technology is desired
• 3-5 years of experience in this field or in a comparable position
• Well-versed in the relevant technological environment (automation technology, visualization, bus systems, drive and control engineering)
• Siemens Simatic S7 experience is desired
• Experience working with SCADA systems (Simatic WinCC V6.x and above, Simatic WinCC Flexible) is desired
• Knowledge of SQL databases
• Knowledge of Windows servers and PC’s is a plus
• Knowledge of C++ and Ansi C is a plus
• Ability to work independently
• Very good technical comprehension
• German language is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally

If you are seeking a challenging and growth-oriented work environment, please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to info@biofermenergy.com

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BIOFerm^TM is currently looking for organized, driven, energetic individuals to serve as project managers for biogas projects throughout North America. The project manager would be responsible for managing and facilitating the completion of all aspects of the design and construction process for the project.

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical field, and five years of industry experience; or
• Ten years of industry experience
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar projects
• Experience in oversight of engineering services and construction management
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Great interpersonal and negotiating skills and professional personality
• Comfort in communicating on a technical level when working with outside customers, contractors, and the internal engineering team
• Prior experience working with documents such as construction drawings, specifications, and bidding documents
  • Strong computer and organizational skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Autodesk AutoCAD or equivalent experience
  • Self-starter, results-oriented, highly motivated, and able to multi-task
  • Excellent teamwork, coordination, and communication skills
  • Primavera Sure Trak or Microsoft Project experience or equivalent
  • Experience in the renewable energy field is a plus
  • Knowledge of waste streams, waste management, or renewable green materials is a plus
  • Additional project management certifications are a plus

Essential Job Functions:

• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Develop project budgets and schedules, and manage the project to stay on-time and within-budget
• Direct development of construction documents and ensure such documents are complete, current, and organized appropriately
• Review deliverables for project
• Supervise engineers, construction managers, and contractors
• Attend and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, colleagues, subcontractors, and other parties
• Act as liaison between company and client to ensure client is up to date on project development
• Manage technical, regulatory, and performance aspects of project
• Coordinate resources with other team members to execute project plans, and delegate tasks as required
• Minimize company exposure and risk on projects; perform risk analysis and management

Salary based on experience and qualifications. BIOFerm^TM offers a comprehensive package of benefits.

If you would like to apply for this position, please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to info@biofermenergy.com.

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BIOFerm^TM is seeking a full-time entry level engineer, engineering coop or intern to assist and support engineers with the design, project documentation, process creation and onsite activities for BIOFerm^TM renewable energy facilities. Due to the startup, small business nature of the company, this position may have the opportunity to move into or create a permanent, full time engineering position within the team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ability to convey technical concepts in an easily understood manner, both verbally and in writing; clear and concise verbal and written communications.
• Ability to comprehend  and revise CAD models of construction plans, system designs and components
• Create project documentation, compile datasheets and edit user manuals
• Develop design practices and standards
• Perform component and supplier research
• Create, coordinate and manage project information, schedules and budgets with external engineering resources
• Understanding of and desire to work with mechanical, electrical, and construction systems
• Evaluate and summarize engineering information for proposals, documentation or presentations

Required Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, or applied science with a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00
• Coop / Intern applicants

1. Must be enrolled in an approved four year related curriculum and if applicable a formalized coop program at an accredited university
2. Have completed at least 45 hours of undergraduate credits toward their degree
3. Must have cleared their school schedule so they will be available to work full-time hours (40 hours per week) through the entire co-op/ intern term or terms approved by the Company and the University.

• Strong mechanical, electrical, or construction aptitude and creative ability; self-motivated; ability to work under general supervision
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2010 or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 2007 or equivalent
• Comfortable using standard tools and test equipment (i.e., multimeter, general hand tools, soldering iron, etc.) to perform assembly, testing, repair, and troubleshooting
• Must be a US citizen or
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle
• Must have a operable cellular phone with a nationwide calling plan

Desired Characteristics:

• Project management and scheduling software experience
• Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task
• Excellent teamwork, coordination and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally

If you are seeking a challenging and growth-oriented work environment, please submit your resume with salary requirements to info@biofermenergy.com

We are always looking for excited professionals to join our team. If you are interested in starting a career in a forward-thinking, environmental field, please send your resume to info@BIOFermEnergy.com.