ETP Head

Duties and Responsibilities

• ETP Operations Management: Lead the daily operation of the Effluent Treatment Plant; Ensure continuous and efficient treatment of industrial wastewater; Monitor and optimize all treatment processes to meet discharge standards; Develop and implement operating procedures and work instructions; Ensure uninterrupted ETP operation to support manufacturing activities.
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and company standards; Monitor treated water quality and ensure compliance with regulatory discharge limits; Coordinate environmental inspections and regulatory audits; Maintain all statutory environmental records and reports; Liaise with environmental regulatory authorities when required.
• Process Optimization: Optimize chemical consumption and treatment efficiency; Monitor treatment parameters including pH, COD, BOD, TSS, dissolved oxygen, sludge concentration, and flow rates; Drive initiatives to reduce water consumption and improve wastewater treatment performance; Support water recycling and sustainability initiatives where applicable.
• Asset Management: Ensure reliable operation of pumps, blowers, mixers, clarifiers, filters, dosing systems, and instrumentation; Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans; Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to minimize equipment downtime; Monitor critical spare parts availability.
• Laboratory & Quality Control: Ensure routine sampling and laboratory analysis of influent and treated effluent; Review laboratory results and implement corrective actions when deviations occur; Ensure calibration of laboratory and process monitoring equipment; Maintain accurate analytical records.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Promote a strong safety culture within the ETP; Ensure compliance with all HSE policies and procedures; Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures; Ensure proper chemical handling, storage, and PPE compliance; Investigate environmental and safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop ETP operators and technicians; Prepare shift schedules and allocate responsibilities; Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs; Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Budget & Cost Control: Prepare and manage the ETP operating budget; Control chemical, utility, maintenance, and operating costs; Evaluate cost-saving opportunities without compromising compliance; Monitor supplier and contractor performance.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly ETP performance reports; Maintain operational records, maintenance logs, chemical consumption records, and compliance documentation; Report environmental performance KPIs to management.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead environmental improvement projects; Support ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GMP, and 5S initiatives; Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for process failures and environmental incidents; Implement best practices in wastewater treatment and resource conservation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment or environmental management; At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role; Experience in FMCG, soap and detergent, edible oil, chemical, or manufacturing industries is preferred.

How To Apply

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