Title :

Water SpecialistLocation :

BangaloreExperience

: 10-15 yearsQualification

: BE/ B Tech

Role PurposeThe water specialist will lead the planning, engineering, execution, commissioning, and operational performance of industrial water and wastewater treatment projects. Requires robust technical expertise, project management capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage EPC contractors, technology partners, and consultants. The position will be responsible for delivering projects safely, within approved budgets and schedules, while ensuring compliance with applicable environmental, and statutory requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementLead end-to-end execution of industrial water and wastewater treatment projects from concept/design through commissioning and handover.Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk-management plans.Monitor project progress against cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets.Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations activities.Identify project risks, delays, technical issues, and commercial concerns and implement corrective actions.Manage project documentation, reporting, change management, and client communications.Technical & Engineering ManagementProvide technical leadership for industrial water and wastewater treatment systems.Review and guide process design, hydraulic calculations, PFDs, P&IDs;, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.Oversee technologies such as:ETP/STP and industrial wastewater treatmentMBR/MBBR/ASP and biological treatmentRO, UF,



NF and other membrane systemsZLD and wastewater recovery systemsDM/softening and industrial water treatmentClarification, filtration and tertiary treatmentSludge management and dewateringChemical treatment and dosing systemsEvaluate treatment performance, water balance, energy consumption, chemical consumption, and overall plant efficiency.Support troubleshooting and optimization of underperforming treatment plants.Review technology proposals and evaluate vendors/technology partners.Commercial & Business ResponsibilitiesReview BOQs, specifications, vendor quotations, and project costing.Support contract negotiations and manage variations, claims, and commercial risks.Track project profitability, cash flow, billing, and receivables in coordination with the commercial/finance team.Identify opportunities for plant upgrades, O&M; contracts, water reuse, resource recovery, and process optimization.Compliance, Safety & SustainabilityEnsure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, consent conditions, discharge/reuse standards, and client requirements.Promote strong HSE practices throughout project execution and plant operations.Support sustainability initiatives involving water reuse, recycling, resource recovery,



energy efficiency, and reduction of freshwater consumption.Maintain appropriate technical, environmental, safety, and statutory documentation.Key Performance IndicatorsProjects delivered within approved

cost and scheduleAchievement of contractual

water/wastewater treatment performance guaranteesWater recovery and reuse percentageReduction in freshwater consumption and wastewater dischargeEnergy and chemical consumptionHSE performanceSuccessful commissioning and timely project handoverQualificationBachelor’s degree in

Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline .Experience & Skills10–15 years of relevant experience , preferably with significant experience in industrial water/wastewater treatment.Proven experience managing medium-to-large

turnkey water and wastewater projects .Strong understanding of industrial wastewater characteristics and treatment processes.Experience with industrial sectors such as

food & beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, or manufacturing

is desirable.Strong project planning, cost-control, contract-management, and stakeholder-management skills.Ability to read and review engineering drawings, process calculations, equipment specifications, and technical proposals.Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other project-management tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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