Overview
Elevate-x is leading an executive search for a prominent company in the renewable energy sector, with a focus on Biogas. Originally founded as an EPC, this client now operates under a “Build, Own, Operate” model, spanning engineering, construction and operations. This role leads the launch and full-cycle operations of a newly commissioned biogas facility, transforming organic waste into renewable energy. It is a strategic, hands‑on leadership position responsible for building the team, embedding operational excellence, and driving commercial performance from day one.
What sets this apart
- It’s new — you’ll define the blueprint rather than inherit legacy issues.
- It’s strategic — you’ll report directly to the board and shape long-term growth.
- It’s rewarding — the compensation package includes a share scheme, aligning your success with the business’s future.
- It’s meaningful — you’ll transform organic waste into clean energy, contributing to circular economy goals and environmental resilience.
Responsibilities
- Commercial & Strategic Leadership
- Own the plant’s P&L;, budget forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- Develop business cases for expansion, technology upgrades, or new revenue streams.
- Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives as part of the founding leadership team.
- Source, assess, and manage organic waste streams — food, agricultural, industrial, and municipal.
- Ensure feedstock quality and contamination control to protect digester health and output.
- Navigate waste classification, transport documentation, and environmental licensing.
- Build relationships with councils, contractors, and suppliers to secure consistent waste flow.
- Team & Stakeholder Management
- Recruit, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary team across operations, maintenance, and compliance.
- Foster a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to HSE protocols.
- Engage with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders to maintain trust and transparency.
- Plant Operations & Technical Oversight
- Lead daily operations across feedstock intake, digestion, gas capture, and energy conversion.
- Monitor and optimize process parameters to maximize biogas yield and plant uptime.
- Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance of critical infrastructure (digesters, CHP units, pumps, flare systems).
- Implement and track KPIs across production, downtime, and efficiency metrics.
Key Requirements
- Proven leadership in biogas or industrial process environments.
- Robust background in waste management—MRFs, composting, landfill gas, or organic recycling.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations, circular economy principles, and carbon reporting.
- Commercial mindset with experience managing budgets, contracts, and operational KPIs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
With Australia’s evolving environmental policies and a significant push towards renewable energy, this company is well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities within the renewable sector due to its early market entry and extensive industry expertise.
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up. You’ll lead a team at the forefront of sustainability, innovation, and circular resource management. With a share scheme included, your success is our success.
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📌 General Manager
🏢 Elevate-x
📍 Australia