JOB DESCRIPTION ETP EXECUTIVE
Designation: ETP Executive / ETP Operator
Department: ETP / Environment
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing / Specialty Chemicals
Qualification: B.Sc. / Diploma in Chemical / Environmental Engineering
Experience: 15 Years
Location: Malur, Kolar, Karnataka
Reporting To: Factory Manager / EHS / Plant Head
Job Purpose
To operate and monitor the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), including Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and Multi-Effect Evaporator (MEE) systems, and ensure effective treatment and safe handling of industrial effluent in accordance with company procedures and applicable environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor the ETP, ZLD and MEE systems for smooth and efficient operation.
- Monitor wastewater treatment processes and ensure that required operating parameters are maintained.
- Monitor parameters such as pH, COD, BOD, TSS, MLSS, flow, chemical dosing and sludge levels.
- Operate and monitor Multi-Effect Evaporator (MEE) systems, including operating parameters, feed flow, evaporation performance and condensate quality.
- Monitor and support Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) operations to minimize or eliminate liquid effluent discharge as per the plant's designed system.
- Carry out appropriate chemical dosing and monitor treatment efficiency.
- Monitor pumps, blowers, agitators, aeration systems, clarifiers, filters, evaporators and associated equipment.
- Collect ETP/MEE samples and coordinate with the QC/Environment team for required analysis.
- Maintain ETP, ZLD and MEE logbooks, operating records, chemical consumption records and daily reports.
- Monitor sludge generation, dewatering, handling and disposal as per the prescribed procedure.Identify process abnormalities, equipment problems and deviations and immediately report them to the concerned senior.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance team for preventive and breakdown maintenance of ETP/MEE equipment.
- Ensure safe handling, storage and use of treatment chemicals and compliance with required PPE and safety procedures.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness in the ETP/ZLD area.
- Support environmental monitoring, statutory documentation, inspections and regulatory audits.
- Assist during visits by environmental/regulatory authorities and provide required operational records.
- Monitor water recovery, evaporation performance and process efficiency and report any abnormal variations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve treatment efficiency and optimize chemical, energy and water consumption.
Required Technical Skills
- Practical knowledge of ETP operation and wastewater treatment
- Knowledge of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems
- Knowledge of Multi-Effect Evaporator (MEE) operation
- Understanding of pH, COD, BOD, TSS and MLSS
- Knowledge of chemical dosing and sludge management
- Basic understanding of pumps, blowers, filters, clarifiers and evaporator systems
- Ability to maintain ETP/ZLD/MEE operating records
- Knowledge of industrial safety and chemical handling
- Basic MS Excel and documentation skills
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Preferred Candidate Profile
- B.Sc. / Diploma in Chemical, Environmental or related discipline
- Experience in chemical, pharmaceutical or specialty chemical manufacturing will be preferred
- Hands- on experience in ETP + ZLD + MEE operations will be an advantage
- Willingness to work in a factory environment and shifts, if required
- Good safety awareness, discipline and communication skills