Manager Biochar & Bio-Pellet

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Company: Farmwatt Innovations Private Limited

Experience: 4–8 Years

Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc. in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, or related field

CTC: 8–12 LPA

Location: Head Office / Project Locations

About the Role

Farmwatt Innovations is looking for an experienced qualified to lead the development, production and commercialization of Biochar and Bio-Pellet products using agricultural and biomass residues.

The role will focus on converting biomass such as paddy straw, Juliflora, bamboo, cotton stalk and other agricultural residues into commercially viable value-added products through appropriate processing technologies.

The candidate will be responsible for technology selection, plant setup, production, quality, raw-material sourcing, product development, cost optimization and business development for the Biochar and Bio-Pellet vertical.

Key Responsibilities

1. Biochar Production

- Lead the development and operation of Biochar production facilities.

- Understand and optimize pyrolysis / oxygen-limited thermal conversion processes.

- Develop processes for converting different biomass feedstocks into quality Biochar.

- Ensure consistent product quality, production efficiency and yield.

- Develop SOPs for biomass preparation, processing, production, storage and handling.

2. Bio-Pellet Production

- Lead the development and operation of biomass pellet production facilities.

- Evaluate suitable raw materials and their suitability for pelletization.

- Optimize drying, grinding, pelletizing, cooling and storage processes.

- Improve pellet quality, calorific value, durability and production efficiency.

- Identify opportunities to reduce production and logistics costs.

3. Biomass Procurement & Feedstock Management





- Identify and evaluate suitable agricultural and biomass residues.

- Develop raw-material sourcing and aggregation strategies.

- Coordinate with biomass collection teams and suppliers.

- Assess moisture, quality, availability and seasonal variation of biomass.

- Develop efficient biomass storage and logistics systems.

4. Plant Setup & Project Execution

- Evaluate suitable technologies, machinery and equipment.

- Coordinate with technology providers and equipment manufacturers.

- Support plant layout, capacity planning and equipment selection.

- Prepare project feasibility and techno-commercial assessments.

- Coordinate installation, commissioning and stabilization of production units.

- Monitor plant productivity, downtime, yield and operating costs.

5. Product Quality & Development

- Establish quality parameters and testing standards for Biochar and Bio-Pellets.

- Develop different product specifications based on customer requirements.

- Conduct trials with different biomass feedstocks.

- Continuously improve product quality and production economics.

6. Sales & Business Development

- Identify potential customers and markets for Biochar and Bio-Pellets.

- Develop institutional and industrial customers.

- Explore applications of Bio-Pellets as a renewable fuel.

- Explore agricultural applications of Biochar as a soil amendment / carbon-rich soil input.

- Develop partnerships with industries, farmers, FPOs, distributors and other stakeholders.

- Support the development of long-term offtake arrangements.





7. Biochar & Carbon Benefit

- Understand the potential of Biochar for long-term carbon storage and soil improvement.

- Maintain appropriate production and application records that may support future carbon-credit opportunities.

- Coordinate with external experts where required for carbon-related certification or assessment.

Key Performance Indicators

- Biochar and Bio-Pellet production volume

- Plant capacity utilization

- Biomass-to-product conversion efficiency

- Product quality and consistency

- Production cost per MT

- Biomass procurement cost

- Reduction in production losses

- Customer acquisition and sales volume

- Long-term offtake agreements

- Overall profitability of the Biochar & Bio-Pellet business

Desired Skills

- Strong understanding of Biochar / Pyrolysis / Biomass Processing

- Knowledge of Biomass Pelletization technology

- Understanding of agricultural residues and biomass supply chains

- Plant commissioning and production management

- Machinery and process optimization

- Quality control and product development

- Cost optimization and techno-commercial analysis

- Business development and customer management

- Strong project management and execution skills

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in:

- Biochar manufacturing

- Biomass pellet manufacturing

- Pyrolysis technology

- Biomass processing

- Agricultural waste management

- Renewable fuel / solid biofuel

- Biomass-based manufacturing

- Plant setup and commissioning

- Biomass supply chain

will be preferred.

Why Join Farmwatt?

An opportunity to build and scale a Biomass Value-Addition business, converting agricultural residues into commercially valuable products while contributing to clean energy, sustainable agriculture and circular economy.

Send your CV to: [email protected]

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