Assistant Manager - Site Incharge (Water treatment plant)

Assistant Manager - Site Incharge (Water treatment plant) Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 9/21/26 Field Services

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 innovative 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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Responsibilities

• Plant Operations Management
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of WTP, STP, ETP, RO Plant, UF Plant, UPW, ZLD and associated utilities.
• Monitor treatment process performance and optimize plant efficiency.
• Ensure treated water quality consistently meets contract and statutory requirements.
• Oversee shift operations and maintain required staffing levels.
• Maintenance Management
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure maximum availability of pumps, blowers, motors, compressors, valves, and instrumentation.
• Monitor equipment health and implement condition monitoring programs.
• Maintain critical spares inventory and coordinate procurement.
• Water Quality & Process Control
• Monitor key parameters including: pH, Turbidity, TSS, TDS, COD, BOD, Residual Chlorine, DO, ORP
• Analyze laboratory reports and initiate corrective actions.
• Optimize chemical dosing and treatment efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with PCB/CPCB/SPCB norms.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Ensure implementation of safety procedures and permit systems.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety training.
• Monitor confined space entry, chemical handling, electrical safety, and work-at-height activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Asset Management
• Develop long-term asset maintenance strategies.
• Track equipment reliability and lifecycle costs.
• Coordinate major overhauls and shutdown activities.
• Maintain asset registers and maintenance history records.
• Team Management
• Lead engineers, supervisors, operators, electricians, instrument technicians, and mechanical technicians.
• Prepare duty rosters and shift schedules.
• Conduct performance reviews and competency assessments.
• Identify training needs and skill development programs.
• Client Coordination
• Act as the primary interface with the client.
• Attend review meetings and technical discussions.
• Address client concerns and operational issues.
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Cost Control & Budget Management
• Monitor O&M budgets and expenditures.
• Optimize manpower, energy, chemicals, and consumables.
• Track plant operating costs.
• Identify energy-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare: Daily Operation Reports (DOR), Monthly O&M Reports, Water Quality Reports, MIS Reports, Breakdown Reports, Safety Reports
• Maintain statutory records and audit documentation.
• Regulatory & Contract Compliance
• Ensure compliance with: Pollution Control Board requirements, Environmental regulations, Contract specifications, ISO requirements, Safety standards
• Support internal and external audits.
  
  

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical / Environmental / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation
• 5–12 years in O&M of ETP/STP/WTP/RO/ZLD systems
• Exposure to industrial operations (Pharma, Semiconductor, Chemical, Power)
• Strong knowledge of Biological & physico-chemical treatment, Membrane systems and ZLD processes, Process troubleshooting, performance optimization, Water & Wastewater Treatment Processes, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation & PLC/SCADA, Contract Management, HSE Management, Leadership & Team Building, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis, Budgeting & Cost Control, Regulatory Compliance
  
  

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.