Assistant Manager, Commissioning (ETP and UPW)

Gradiant; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant India Private Limited in Chennai, India, invites applications for an Assistant Manager, Commissioning (ETP and UPW). The role leads commissioning activities for ETP and UPW systems, ensuring installation, testing and handover meet project specs and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include planning, review of P&IDs, coordination with engineering, construction and client teams, and supervising commissioning engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.
• 8–12 years of commissioning experience in ETP, UPW, and ZLD systems.
• Experience in semiconductor, pharma, oil & gas, or power industries.
• Strong knowledge of ETP/UPW/ZLD technologies and related instrumentation.
• Certifications in commissioning, project management, and safety are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning planning, strategy and execution for ETP and UPW systems.
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, control philosophy, and design documents.
• Coordinate PLC/SCADA/DCS commissioning with automation teams.
• Lead team of commissioning engineers and resolve field issues.
• Ensure HSE compliance and safe execution of activities.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Communication and coordination

Decision-making and problem-solving

Multitasking under tight schedules

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering

NEBOSH certification

Commissioning/Project Management certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Commissioning management systems

SCADA/PLC interfaces

Document control platforms

Job description

Assistant Manager, Commissioning (ETP and UPW)

Gradiant India Private Limited, Chennai, India

Posting Start Date: 8/27/26

Discover us at www.gradiant.com.

Job Overview :

Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) & Ultra Pure Water (UPW) Systems

Responsible for leading and managing commissioning activities for Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Ultra Pure Water (UPW) systems, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and handed over in compliance with project specifications, performance guarantees, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities :

Commissioning Planning & Management

• Lead commissioning strategy, planning, and execution for ETP and UPW systems
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, control philosophy, and design documents
• Develop commissioning schedules, procedures, and method statements
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams

Pre-Commissioning Activities

• Ensure mechanical completion and system readiness (MC checks, punch list clearance)
• Supervise flushing, cleaning, hydrotesting, and chemical cleaning activities
• Verify readiness of systems: ETP (equalization, clarification, biological systems), UPW (RO, EDI, ion exchange, UV systems), ZLD systems (MEE, ATFD where applicable)

Commissioning Execution & Start-Up

• Lead system commissioning, loop checking, and functional testing
• Coordinate PLC/SCADA/DCS commissioning with automation teams
• Start-up and stabilize plant operations
• Troubleshoot process, mechanical, and control issues

Performance Testing & Optimization

• Conduct performance testing and guarantee test runs (GTR)
• Ensure achievement of: Effluent discharge compliance, UPW quality parameters (resistivity, TOC, silica), Water recovery and ZLD targets
• Optimize system performance and efficiency

Documentation & Handover

• Review and approve commissioning reports and dossiers
• Ensure completion of: Test records and checklists, Calibration reports, SOPs and O&M manuals
• Manage final system handover to operations team

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and supervise commissioning engineers and site teams
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Conduct technical reviews and progress meetings
• Provide training to operations personnel

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce HSE policies and permit-to-work systems
• Ensure safe execution of commissioning activities
• Identify risks and implement mitigation measures

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in: Chemical / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering
• Preferred certifications: Commissioning / Project Management certifications, Safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH)
• 8–12 years of experiencein commissioning ETP, UPW, and ZLD systems
• Experience in industries such as semiconductor, pharma, oil & gas, or power
• Strong expertise in ETP, UPW, and ZLD systems: Biological and physico-chemical treatment, UF/RO multi-pass systems, EDI and ion exchange systems, MEE and ATFD systems, Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
• Commissioning planning and execution, Troubleshooting and root cause analysis, Project coordination and stakeholder management, Vendor and contract management.
• Leadership and team management, Communication and coordination, Decision-making and problem-solving, Ability to manage multiple systems and teams, Capability to work under tight project schedules

Tools & Software

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Commissioning management systems
• SCADA/PLC interfaces
• Document control platforms

Work Location

Sites across India

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.