Department - Utilities / Operations

Reporting To - Plant Head / Operations Manager

Job Summary The Water Plant Manager is responsible for the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of all water treatment systems, including Raw Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Demineralized (DM/DI) Water Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems. The role ensures compliance with environmental regulations while maintaining uninterrupted water supply for plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the daily operation of WTP, DI Water Plant, ETP, STP, and ZLD systems.

Ensure continuous supply of treated and DI water to production.

Monitor water quality parameters such as pH, conductivity, TDS, silica, hardness, and TOC.

Ensure compliance with CPCB/SPCB environmental regulations.

Optimize chemical consumption and operating costs.

Supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance of pumps, valves, filters, RO systems, UF systems, ion exchange units, and associated equipment.

Monitor PLC/SCADA systems and troubleshoot operational issues.

Maintain all statutory records, operation logs, and maintenance reports.

Coordinate with production, maintenance, and environmental teams.

Manage vendors, contractors, and annual maintenance contracts (AMCs).

Prepare budgets for chemicals, consumables, and spare parts.

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for plant failures and implement corrective actions.

Ensure workplace safety and adherence to HSE standards.

Train and supervise operators and maintenance technicians.





Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant efficiency and reduce water consumption. Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Additional certification in Water Treatment or Environmental Management is preferred. Experience

8–15 years of experience in industrial water treatment operations.

Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Experience with WTP, RO, UF, DI Plant, ETP, STP, and ZLD operations.

Experience in manufacturing industries such as solar, semiconductor, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or power plants is preferred.

Technical

Skills

Water treatment processes

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Ultrafiltration (UF)

Ion Exchange (DI/DM)

Mixed Bed Systems

Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)

Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)

Chemical dosing systems

PLC/SCADA operation

Pump, valve, and piping systems

Instrumentation and process control

Environmental compliance and reporting

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Plant availability (%)

DI water quality compliance

Water recovery rate

Chemical consumption

Utility operating cost

Equipment uptime

Environmental compliance

Breakdown frequency

Water consumption per unit of production

Safety performance (zero lost-time incidents) Required Competencies

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication and coordination

Planning and organizing

Cost optimization

Continuous improvement mindset

Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations

📌 Water Treatment Operator (West Bengal)
🏢 Sova Solar
📍 West Bengal