Job Description

Assistant Engineer – ETP, RO, ZLD, STP, Softener Plant ,DM Plant & Boiler

Department: Utilities

Industry: Steel / Cold Rolling Mill (CRM) / Process Industry
Location: Kharagpur, West Bengal
Position: Assistant Engineer
Qualification: Diploma Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 3-5 Years

Job Purpose

To execute and manage erection, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of utility systems including Boilers, RO Plant, ETP, STP, DM Plant, Softener Plant, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Systems. The role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted utility availability, water treatment efficiency, steam generation reliability, environmental compliance, cost optimization, and safe plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution, Erection & Commissioning

- Supervise erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of Boilers, RO, ETP, STP, DM, UF, Softener, MVR, MEE, ATFD, and ZLD systems.
- Review P&IDs;, GA drawings, process flow diagrams, equipment layouts, and utility piping drawings.
- Monitor site execution activities, contractor productivity, material availability, and project schedules.

2. Boiler Operation & Maintenance

- Operate and maintain Coal Fired/Gas Fired/Oil Fired Boilers, Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (WHRB), Steam Distribution Systems, and Boiler Auxiliaries.
- Ensure safe and efficient steam generation as per production requirements.

3. Water Treatment Plant Operation & Maintenance

- Operate and maintain RO, DM Plant, Softener Plant, UF System, ETP, STP, and ZLD facilities.
- Ensure availability and reliability of pumps, blowers, filters, clarifiers, dosing systems, agitators, and related equipment.




- Plan preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.

4. ETP, STP & ZLD Operations

- Operate ETP and STP facilities in compliance with environmental norms.
- Operate and monitor ZLD facilities

5. Cost Control & Utility Optimization

- Prepare monthly MIS reports and utility performance reports.

6. Safety, Setting & Compliance

- Ensure safe storage and handling of boiler and water treatment chemicals.

7. Team & Contractor Management

- Supervise operators, technicians, engineers, and contract manpower.
- Monitor contractor performance, quality, and productivity.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

- Hands-on experience in Boiler Operation & Maintenance, Boiler Water Chemistry, RO Plant, ETP, STP, DM Plant, Softener Plant, UF System, ZLD Systems, MVR, MEE & ATFD Operations
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs;, GA drawings, and utility process flow diagrams.

Functional Skills

- Utility management and troubleshooting.
- Contractor and manpower management.
- Project execution and commissioning.

Software Skills

- SAP PM/MM Module (Preferred).
- MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of DCS/SCADA systems will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirement

- 3-5 years of experience in operation, maintenance, erection, and commissioning of Boilers, RO Plant, ETP, STP, DM Plant, ZLD Systems, Water Treatment Plants, Utility Systems
- Experience in Steel Plants, CRM, Metal Industries, Chemical Industries, or Large Process Industries preferred.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

20-09-2026

Job ID

Job_3175

Function

Mechanical Maintenance - Utility

Location

Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India

Experience

3 - 5 Years

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