Ethanol Commissioning Engineer – Lead Role

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This is a full-time, onsite position for an Ethanol Commissioning Engineer – Lead Role. The candidate will oversee and execute commissioning processes for ethanol/distillery plants, including system startup, troubleshooting, process integration, and performance optimization. Responsibilities include leading a commissioning team, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. This role requires strong problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and facilitate smooth project completions.

• Proficiency in commissioning processes for process plants (ethanol/distillery preferred)
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and process optimization
• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer and leading commissioning teams
• In-depth knowledge of pre-commissioning, testing procedures, and system integration
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field (Electrical degree is not the primary fit for this role)
• Experience in ethanol systems and knowledge of relevant safety and compliance standards is highly desirable
• Willingness to work onsite at project locations (no remote work for this role)

4–5 years in ethanol / distillery / biofuels / process engineering

Reports to: Commissioning Manager or Project Head

We are looking for a hands-on, lead-capable Ethanol Commissioning Engineer to drive system-wise plant startup, pre-commissioning checks, and performance stabilization for ethanol/distillery projects. This role requires technical ownership of fermentation, distillation, evaporation, and utilities, along with the ability to coordinate multiple teams and ensure a smooth transition from construction to operations.

• Lead mechanical completion checks, system walkdowns, punch list clearance, and readiness sign-offs.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, control logic, and interlock narratives before startup.
• Oversee hydro-testing, flushing, air blowing, steam blowing, and dry/trial runs.

• Drive DCS/PLC loop checks, interlock validation, and control loop tuning.
• Lead startup of fermentation, yeast propagation, distillation columns, MEE, and dehydration systems.
• Monitor and optimize temperature profiles, alcohol percentage, steam use, and recovery efficiency.

• Diagnose and resolve operational issues like foaming, contamination, low recovery, and column instability.
• Work closely with vendors, EPC teams, and client operations for seamless plant handover.
• Support performance trials and ensure the plant meets guaranteed capacity and recovery norms.

• Deep understanding of grain or molasses-based ethanol processes.
• Practical experience with fermentation, distillation, MEE, dryers, and CPU systems.
• Knowledge of steam and power integration in distillery plants.
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems and process instrumentation.
• Awareness of safety standards, EHS compliance, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to reduce specific steam and power consumption through process optimization.

• 4–5 years in ethanol/distillery commissioning or operations.
• At least 1–2 full plant start-ups from mechanical completion to stabilized operation.
• Preference for experience in 120 KLPD or larger plants.
• Exposure to ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) systems is a plus.
• Proven ability to independently lead subsystem commissioning (e.g., distillation, evaporation, or utilities).

• Takes full ownership and drives results under pressure.
• Can lead technicians and junior engineers during intense startup phases.
• Strong analytical and on-the-spot troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent at coordinating across cross-functional teams (engineering, ops, EPC, client).
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-stakes commissioning schedules.

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