LNT/PEH/1729441

- WET-Water & Effluent Treatment IC
- Chennai Head Qrs.

- Posted On 15 May 2026

- End Date 11 Nov 2026

- Required Experience8 - 20 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Water & Wastewater Design Water Management Wastewater Treatment

Minimum Qualification

Master of Science (MSc)

Job Description

To lead the Process Engineering function in the O&M; Department, ensuring effective monitoring, performance optimization, and continuous improvement of all treatment plants including WTPs, STPs, sludge and biogas systems, and advanced treatment technologies. The Process Head will lead a team of Site Process Engineers across various O&M; Projects, provide technical leadership, ensure process compliance, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

- - Continuously monitor the performance of all Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), Ozonation systems, sludge management systems, and biogas generation units.
- Identify performance gaps and take corrective/preventive actions to enhance treatment efficiency and reliability.
- Lead process audits and implement optimization strategies for energy, chemical, and resource efficiency.
- Act as the technical authority for diagnosing and resolving complex process issues across all sites.
- Provide expert support in handling upsets, process deviations, and ensuring compliance with discharge norms.
- Develop and implement SOPs, best practices, and process control guidelines.




- Drive implementation of innovative technologies and upgrades for improved treatment outcomes.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process Engineers across multiple sites.
- Conduct training programs and workshops to enhance the process knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities of O&M; staff.
- Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Prepare and present monthly performance reports, KPIs, and action plans to the O&M; Head.
- Liaise with site teams, project teams, and external stakeholders on technical matters related to process performance.
- Constantly work on process improvements and resource optimization through automation/digital solutions.
- Support proposals/contract team for most competitive costing for O&M;

Key Competencies:

- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in conventional and advanced STPs (SBR, MBBR, MBR, ASP), disc filters and WTPs.
- Robust understanding of sludge treatment, Digesters, biogas systems, ozonation, and disinfection technologies.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership and team management.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Capability to drive process improvements and implement change effectively.

- Experience in heading or leading process teams in medium to large-scale O&M; contracts.
- Exposure to PLC/SCADA-based automated systems in treatment plants.
- Familiarity with safety and environmental compliance norms in the water & wastewater sector.

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