SAEL - Head - Biomass Fuel Management

Head - Biomass Fuel Management (Waste To Energy)

Description:

Role: Head - Biomass Fuel Management

Reporting to: COO - Biomass Business

Location: Delhi HO (Extensive Travel to Punjab-Haryana & Rajasthan locations), additional travel may be involved for business expansion in future.

Role & responsibilities:

As the Head of Biomass Fuel Management, you will be the strategic architect behind the fuel security of our 12-plant portfolio across North India. In a region where paddy straw management is both a national priority and a logistical challenge, you will lead the charge in transforming agricultural residue into sustainable baseload power.

You will own the end-to-end ecosystem, from field-level sourcing and complex supply chain logistics to multi-fuel warehousing and fire-safe operations. This is a role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of rural grassroots engagement and corporate strategic excellence.

1. Strategic Sourcing & Fuel Security:

- Design & Execute: Formulate a robust Fuel Policy that ensures 365-day plant availability across diverse clusters.

- Diversification: While Paddy Straw is our core, you will optimize the fuel mix by integrating Mustard husk, Juliflora, Fennel (Sonph), Cumin (Jeera) stalks, and other regional biomass.

- Cost Leadership: Drive procurement strategies that hedge against seasonal price volatility and competitive sourcing pressures.

2. Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence:

- Infrastructure Management: Oversee the logistics of moving millions of tonnes of biomass from farm-gate to plant-gate.

- Warehousing & Inventory: Manage large-scale decentralized and centralized storage yards with a focus on moisture control and caloric value retention.

- Technology Integration: Implement IoT and GPS-based tracking for real-time visibility of the fuel supply chain.

3. Operational Safety & Quality Control:

- Zero-Fire Mandate: Implement world-class fire prevention and suppression protocols across all storage sites (critical for Paddy Straw operations).

- Calorific Optimization: Establish rigorous quality testing labs at each site to monitor GCV (Gross Calorific Value), ash content, and moisture levels to maximize boiler efficiency.

4. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Building:

- Community Leadership: Build a network of thousands of farmers and aggregators, positioning the company as a "Partner of Choice."

- Government Liaison: Represent the organization at state and central levels regarding biomass policies, subsidies, and environmental compliance.

Preferred candidate profile:

- Industry Veteran: 20+ years of experience, with at least 5 years heading the functional vertical at a group level in a major Biomass Power or Bio-CNG company.

- Domain Mastery: Deep understanding of the North Indian agricultural landscape (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan) and the specific logistics of Paddy Straw.

- Crisis Manager: Proven track record of managing supply chain disruptions and fire hazards in high-volume biomass storage.

Education:

- Technical Base: B.Sc./B.Tech in Agriculture Science or Engineering.

- Management Edge: Post-Graduate degree in Supply Chain Management or Operations from a premier institute.

Leadership Competencies:

- Strategic Vision: Ability to forecast fuel trends 2-3 years in advance.

- People Leader: Experience in managing large, geographically dispersed teams and fostering a culture of safety and integrity.

Why Join Us?:

- Impact: Be at the forefront of solving Indias stubble-burning crisis while contributing to national energy security.

- Scale: Manage one of the largest biomass footprints in the country across 12 strategic locations.

- Autonomy: A high-visibility role reporting to the Business Head/Promoter Group with the mandate to build the function from the ground up.

The Biomass Value Chain: To succeed in this role, the candidate must master the complexities of the seasonal harvest cycle.