Senior Engineer, Commissioning (ETP-ZLD Systems) Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 6/2/26 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 cutting-edge 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.

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Job Overview

To lead and execute commissioning, start-up, and performance optimization of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, environmental regulations, and performance guarantees.

Responsibilities

Plan,



coordinate, and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for ETP and ZLD systems
Review design documents including P&IDs;, control philosophy, datasheets, and layouts for commissioning readiness
Develop commissioning procedures, method statements, and checklists
Supervise system flushing, chemical cleaning, leak testing, and equipment integrity checks
Perform functional testing and trial runs of key equipment such as pumps, blowers, membranes, evaporators (MEE/MVRE), and dryers (ATFD)
Validate control systems including PLC/SCADA logic, interlocks, alarms, and automation sequences
Identify and troubleshoot process, mechanical, and control issues during commissioning and start-up
Optimize system performance to achieve design parameters such as recovery, rejection rates, and ZLD compliance
Coordinate with engineering, construction, vendors, and client teams for smooth proje

📌 Senior Engineer, Commissioning (Chennai)
🏢 Gradiant
📍 Chennai