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Assistant Manager, Commissioning (ETP and UPW)
Gradiant India Private Limited
Chennai, India
Posting Start Date: 6/2/26
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Function: Project Management

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide.

Discover us at www.gradiant.com.

Job Overview :
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) & Ultra Pure Water (UPW) Systems

Responsible for leading and managing commissioning activities for Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Ultra Pure Water (UPW) systems, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and handed over in compliance with project specifications, performance guarantees, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities :
Commissioning Planning & Management

Lead commissioning strategy, planning, and execution for ETP and UPW systems
Review P&IDs;, PFDs, control philosophy, and design documents
Develop commissioning schedules, procedures,



and method statements
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams

Pre-Commissioning Activities

Ensure mechanical completion and system readiness (MC checks, punch list clearance)
Supervise flushing, cleaning, hydrotesting, and chemical cleaning activities
Verify readiness of systems: ETP (equalization, clarification, biological systems), UPW (RO, EDI, ion exchange, UV systems), ZLD systems (MEE, ATFD where applicable)

Commissioning Execution & Start-Up

Lead system commissioning, loop checking, and functional testing
Coordinate PLC/SCADA/DCS commissioning with automation teams
Start-up and stabilize plant operations
Troubleshoot process, mechanical, and control issues

Performance Testing & Optimization

Conduct performance testing and guarantee test runs (GTR)
Ensure achievement of: Effluent discharge compliance, UPW quality parameters (resistivity, TOC, silica), Water recovery and ZLD targets
Optimize system performance and efficiency

Documentation & Handover

Review and approve commissioning reports and dossiers
Ensure completion of: Test records and checklists, Calibration reports, SOPs and O&M; manuals
Manage final system handover to operations team

Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead and supervise commissioning engineers and site teams
Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Conduct technical reviews and progress meetings
Provide training to operations personnel

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)





Enforce HSE policies and permit-to-work systems
Ensure safe execution of commissioning activities
Identify risks and implement mitigation measures

Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree in: Chemical / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering
Preferred certifications: Commissioning / Project Management certifications, Safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH)
8–12 years of experience in commissioning ETP, UPW, and ZLD systems
Experience in industries such as semiconductor, pharma, oil & gas, or power
Strong expertise in ETP, UPW, and ZLD systems: Biological and physico-chemical treatment, UF/RO multi-pass systems, EDI and ion exchange systems, MEE and ATFD systems, Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
Commissioning planning and execution, Troubleshooting and root cause analysis, Project coordination and stakeholder management, Vendor and contract management.
Leadership and team management, Communication and coordination, Decision-making and problem-solving, Ability to manage multiple systems and teams, Capability to work under tight project schedules

Tools & Software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
Commissioning management systems
SCADA/PLC interfaces
Document control platforms

Work Location : Sites across India

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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📌 Assistant Manager, Commissioning (ETP and UPW) (Chennai)
🏢 Gradiant
📍 Chennai