ETP ZLD Supervisor

Nectar Enviro; Kagal; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nectar Enviro invites applications for a senior role overseeing the day-to-day operation of ETP/STP/RO/MEE/ZLD plants in Maharashtra. You will supervise processes, ensure water quality compliance with PCB/CPCB norms, and manage laboratory records and safety protocols.

The position requires coordinating audits, maintaining equipment, managing chemical dosing, and mentoring operators. A strong safety culture and proactive maintenance mindset are essential for cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision of day-to-day operation of ETP, STP, RO, MEE, and ZLD plants to ensure smooth functioning.
• Monitor and control all treatment processes including screening, equalization, aeration, clarification, filtration, RO, evaporation, crystallization, and sludge handling.
• Ensure treated water quality meets PCB / CPCB / consent standards at all times.
• Conduct and verify regular testing of influent and effluent parameters such as pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, Oil & Grease, and other required parameters.
• Maintain and verify laboratory records, analysis reports, logbooks, and daily operational data.
• Ensure compliance with Pollution Control Board regulations, consent conditions, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain plant records including logs, registers, chemical consumption, sludge disposal, and inspection records.
• Coordinate and support PCB, CPCB, ISO, and internal audits, and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Plan and supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance of pumps, blowers, motors, pipelines, valves, and dosing systems.
• Identify operational issues and take corrective and preventive actions to avoid plant breakdown or non-compliance.
• Manage and monitor chemical dosing systems (lime, alum, polymer, acids, nutrients, antiscalants, etc.) as per process requirement.
• Monitor chemical consumption, maintain inventory records, and raise chemical indents/requisitions in advance.
• Ensure safe storage, handling, and usage of chemicals as per safety norms and MSDS.
• Supervise operators and helpers, assign duties, and ensure proper shift management.
• Train plant staff on operation, safety procedures, emergency handling, and best practices.
• Monitor sludge generation, dewatering, drying, storage, and disposal through authorized vendors as per Hazardous Waste Rules.
• Ensure use of PPE, enforce safety procedures, and maintain a safe working environment in the plant.
• Maintain housekeeping, cleanliness, and discipline in the plant area.
• Monitor and optimize power, water recovery, and chemical usage to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Suggest process improvements and modifications for better performance and cost efficiency.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational and performance reports to management/client.
• Immediately report abnormalities, breakdowns, safety incidents, or non-compliance to management and take corrective action.
• Ensure to follow the SOP and strict adherence to all safety requirements in the waste water treatments.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Overall supervision of day-to-day operation of ETP, STP, RO, MEE, and ZLD plants to ensure smooth and uninterrupted functioning.
• Monitor and control all treatment processes including screening, equalization, aeration, clarification, filtration, RO, evaporation, crystallization, and sludge handling.
• Ensure treated water quality meets PCB / CPCB / consent standards at all times.
• Conduct and verify regular testing of influent and effluent parameters such as pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, Oil & Grease, and other required parameters.
• Maintain and verify laboratory records, analysis reports, logbooks, and daily operational data.
• Ensure compliance with Pollution Control Board regulations, consent conditions, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain plant records including logs, registers, chemical consumption, sludge disposal, and inspection records.
• Coordinate and support PCB, CPCB, ISO, and internal audits, and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Plan and supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance of pumps, blowers, motors, pipelines, valves, and dosing systems.
• Identify operational issues and take corrective and preventive actions to avoid plant breakdown or non-compliance.
• Manage and monitor chemical dosing systems (lime, alum, polymer, acids, nutrients, antiscalants, etc.) as per process requirement.
• Monitor chemical consumption, maintain inventory records, and raise chemical indents/requisitions in advance.
• Ensure safe storage, handling, and usage of chemicals as per safety norms and MSDS.
• Supervise operators and helpers, assign duties, and ensure proper shift management.
• Train plant staff on operation, safety procedures, emergency handling, and best practices.
• Monitor sludge generation, dewatering, drying, storage, and disposal through authorized vendors as per Hazardous Waste Rules.
• Ensure use of PPE, enforce safety procedures, and maintain a safe working environment in the plant.
• Maintain housekeeping, cleanliness, and discipline in the plant area.
• Monitor and optimize power, water recovery, and chemical usage to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Suggest process improvements and modifications for better performance and cost efficiency.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational and performance reports to management/client.
• Immediately report abnormalities, breakdowns, safety incidents, or non-compliance to management and take corrective action.
• Ensure to follow the SOP and strict adherence to all safety requirements in the waste water treatments.