Manufacturing Foreman - Biomethane Plants
About the job
- Completed vocational training as a mechatronics technician, industrial mechanic, agricultural and construction machinery mechanic, or plant mechanic.
- Experience in an industrial production environment involving complex components in small-batch and one-off manufacturing, or experience in special vehicle construction or agricultural machinery technology.
- A solution-oriented, independent, and structured working style with good process understanding.
- Strong communication skills.
- A valid Category B driver's license.
- German and English language skills.
- Assemble gas treatment and gas injection plants and their associated components at the manufacturing site in Zeven.
- Conduct fault analyses on mechanical components.
- Work independently according to manufacturing documentation.
- After successful onboarding, gradually assume additional responsibility and support the group leader.
- Meister qualification or motivation to pursue part-time further training.
About the company
Etogas/HZI EtoGas designs and builds turnkey Power-to-Gas plants that convert surplus renewable electricity into storable gases such as green hydrogen and synthetic natural gas. The process starts with electrolysis to split water into hydrogen, which can be used directly or combined with carbon dioxide in a methanation step to produce SNG that works with existing gas infrastructure. The company provides design, construction, service, maintenance, and feasibility and operational studies, with the Werlte Audi e-gas plant as a notable industrial-scale example. After being acquired by Hitachi Zosen Inova, it operates as HZI EtoGas to leverage a global network for large projects, with the goal of supporting grid stability and long-term decarbonization by storing renewable energy as synthetic gas.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Stuttgart, Germany
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The September 14, 2026 BioValue acquisition expands Northern European biomethane scale immediately.
- Minnesota and Casablanca announcements show Kanadevia Inova winning projects beyond its core DACH market.
- Bigadan contracts and Sicily's 45.1 GWh plant prove repeat demand for standardized biomethane systems.
What critics are saying
- Italy's Sicily Biomethan and Minnesota projects depend on permits, interconnections, and commissioning discipline in 2026-2027.
- BioValue integration in 2026 can distract management and disrupt service quality across 17 plants.
- If biomethane subsidies tighten in Europe, Kanadevia Inova's project pipeline can stall quickly.
What makes Kanadevia Inova unique
- Kanadevia Inova pairs proprietary Wet AD technology with EPC, O&M, and asset management.
- Its September 2026 BioValue deal adds Dutch biomethane operations, engineering, and service depth.
- The company sells bankable, end-to-end circular-economy plants, not standalone equipment.
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Swiss-based greentech leader strengthens its Northern European biogas platform with the strategic acquisition of BioValue, a leading Dutch biomethane developer, operator and service provider.