Commercial Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - PRETORIA ENERGY COMPANY LTD

PRETORIA ENERGY COMPANY LTD

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Technical Assistant
The Commercial Assistant will assist the Technical Director's work across our anaerobic digestion (AD) and Carbon capture facilities.

The role is integral to continued business growth and development of specialist green-energy anaerobic digestion technologies, in conjunction with Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generation, bio-methane production and carbon capture.

The work you do will be targeted towards optimum biogas production and have a direct impact on the business and our vision of providing carbon-neutral green energy.

This is an exciting, demanding and often challenging position occupying the confluence of the Commercial, Technical and Production aspects of the business.

The work will be varied and interesting but demand high levels of focus, accuracy and attention to detail.

To be successful, you must be methodical, consistent and confident managing relatively large amounts of data with a critical eye, to identify trends and anomalies with the ability to interpret results in a quantifiable manner.

The Commercial Assistant will work across various teams within the organisation to gather or distribute relevant information, as required. The reporting structure is relatively flat and the ability work independently is important. The role will develop through ownership of projects and tasks, as the business expands.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Technical Director, responsibilities include:

Ofgem & EA compliance, improvement and reporting
Monthly and Quarterly
Sustainability reporting and monitoring
Monthly and Quarterly
Timely and accurate completion of regulatory information to Ofgem, Department of Transport, Environmental Agency, Auditors, etc:
Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme
Feedin tariffs (FIT)
Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs),
Renewable Energy Guarantees Origin (REGOs) & Green Gas Certificates (GGC's)
The Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS)
Annual Sustainability Audit Report
Greenhouse gases (GHG) calculations
Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO)
Monitor anaerobic digestion (AD) plant parameters such as pH (FOS/TAC Titration), %DS (Dry Solids), alkalinity ammonia, VFA (Volatile Fatty Acids) & biogas quality
Monitor quality of lab sampling of AD plant feedstock
Input laboratory result into business system to generate reports on AD plant performance and optimisation of biogas production
Monitor Quality and accuracy of data
Interpret raw data, trends, anomalies and outcomes
Understand process and their impact
Liaise with clients and suppliers
Ad Hoc projects and testing
Other tasks and duties required as the business develops and expands

Skills & Qualifications:

Graduate calibre Science focused academic background with strong understanding of Chemistry and Biology
2+ years' experience of scientific testing and analysis, ideally within Agriculture, Pharma, Food industry or similar environment
Good working knowledge of a laboratory environment and best practice

Personal attributes:

You will have excellent communication and will be a natural collaborator with leadership potential, including managing contractors and third parties.
Confident, friendly and sociable, able to interact professionally with colleagues across the business from Plant Operatives to Directors
You will be detail orientated with robust timemanagement skills, critical thinking, and problemsolving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication for accurate reporting
Motivated and proactive attitude with willingness to learn
Ambitious and capable of responsibility for tasks and small projects
Residing or relocating within 60minute commute of Ely, Cambridgeshire

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