Manager - Insurance & Statutory Approvals

The Manager will be responsible for securing insurance coverage and obtaining statutory approvals for Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants using OFMSW, press mud, and agricultural residues. The role demands strong on-field experience in navigating regulatory frameworks, liaising with government authorities, and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and energy sector norms.

Key Responsibilities

• Insurance Management
• Assess risks associated with CBG plants and carry out strategic negotiations for comprehensive insurance packages (construction, operational, liability, and environmental).
• Design risk mitigation strategies by selecting the right insurance package for plants under O&M.
• Ensure efficient claims management by coordinating with insurers, handling documentation, and expediting claim settlements.
• Maintain updated records of insurance policies and renewal schedules.
• Statutory Approvals
• Obtain clearances from Pollution Control Boards, Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), State Energy Departments, and Municipal Authorities.
• Ensure compliance with MoPNG guidelines, MNRE policies, and local statutory norms.
• Liaise with local bodies for land use permissions, fire safety approvals, and factory licenses.
• Facilitate documentation for subsidies, carbon credits, and renewable energy certifications.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the primary interface with government agencies, insurance companies, and project consultants.
• Support project execution teams by resolving statutory bottlenecks on-site.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions for plant staff on compliance and risk management.
• Monitoring & Reporting
• Track approval timelines and escalate delays proactively.
• Prepare compliance dashboards and risk registers for senior management.
• Ensure all statutory and insurance-related documentation is audit-ready.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Legal/Compliance disciplines.
• 812 years of hands-on experience in statutory approvals and insurance management for industrial/renewable energy projects.
• Proven track record of working with CBG/MSW/biomass plants or similar infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, energy sector regulations, and industrial safety norms.
• Excellent negotiation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Attributes

• Ability to work independently on-field with government authorities and insurers.
• Strong problem-solving orientation with a compliance-first mindset.
• Familiarity with subsidy schemes, carbon credit mechanisms, and renewable energy incentives.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites and regulatory offices.