Maintenance Executive

Novonesis; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport from Kharghar/Panvel

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Maintenance Executive (ETP/WWTP) to own the reliable operation and maintenance of wastewater, sewage and water‑treatment systems at our Patalganga MIDC site near Panvel, Navi Mumbai.

You will work with operations, engineering, quality and EHS to ensure safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, including preventive and breakdown maintenance, contractor coordination and environmental monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in environmental management and water‑treatment plant operations and maintenance within a process or manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience in WWTP, STP and WTP operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of RO, UF, MF and softener systems, pumps, valves, pipelines and distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of MPCB/CPCB environmental requirements and waste management.
• Experience with preventive and breakdown maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Ability to prepare SOPs and maintenance documentation, and support audits.
• Proficiency in English; strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the reliable operation, maintenance and performance of wastewater, sewage and water‑treatment systems.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, environmental monitoring, reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of WWTP, STP and WTP systems and related equipment.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance with RCA.
• Lead contractors and day‑to‑day execution while ensuring safe work practices.
• Monitor plant performance with water quality monitoring and KPI tracking.

Skills

Water treatment system operation

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Contractor coordination

SOPs documentation

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Interested in a career that matters? Are you motivated by keeping critical environmental and water-treatment systems running reliably while helping a manufacturing site operate safely and sustainably?

Interested in a career that matters? Maintenance Executive (ETP / WWTP) Interested in a career that matters? Are you motivated by keeping critical environmental and water-treatment systems running reliably while helping a manufacturing site operate safely and sustainably? As a Maintenance Executive supporting ETP/WWTP and water-treatment operations, you will play an important role in ensuring reliable plant performance, environmental compliance, efficient water management, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with operations, engineering, quality, EHS and external partners to maintain high standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.

The Role & Your Impact

In this role, you will take ownership of the reliable operation, maintenance and performance of wastewater, sewage and water-treatment systems. You will combine hands‑on technical expertise with environmental compliance, equipment reliability, contractor coordination and continuous improvement.

• Ensure environmental compliance with MPCB, CPCB and other applicable requirements by coordinating statutory inspections, environmental monitoring, reporting, record keeping and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation and maintenance of WWTP, STP and WTP systems, including MF, UF, softeners, RO systems, water‑storage tanks, pumps, pipelines and associated equipment.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of pumps, motors, blowers, agitators, valves, filters, instrumentation and pipelines, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage environmental operations and waste management, including compliant handling, storage, documentation and disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste through authorized agencies.
• Lead contractors and day‑to‑day operational execution by allocating work, monitoring performance and ensuring safe work practices and high operating standards.
• Monitor and improve plant performance through water‑quality monitoring, chemical‑consumption control, environmental KPIs, process optimization, water conservation and technology improvements.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

We are looking for someone with the technical foundation and practical experience to take ownership of environmental and water‑treatment operations from day one.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in environmental management and water‑treatment plant operations and maintenance within a process or manufacturing environment, such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food or FMCG.
• Hands‑on experience in WWTP, STP and WTP operations and maintenance.
• Strong technical understanding of RO, UF, MF and softener systems, along with pumps, motors, valves, pipelines, dosing systems, and water‑storage and distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of MPCB/CPCB environmental requirements, hazardous and non‑hazardous waste management, and environmental monitoring and reporting.
• Experience with preventive and breakdown maintenance, root cause analysis and equipment reliability.
• Ability to prepare and maintain SOPs, maintenance documentation and statutory records, and to support regulatory and internal/external audits.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Strong ownership, analytical problem‑solving and prioritization skills, with a safety‑ and compliance‑focused mindset.
• Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate contractors, vendors and operational stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

It would be an advantage if you also bring:

• Experience using SAP PM or another CMMS for maintenance planning and documentation.
• Exposure to ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and audits such as ISO, GMP or FSSC.
• Experience supporting CAPEX projects, automation or equipment‑upgrade initiatives.
• Interest or practical experience in water conservation, sustainability and process optimization.
• Experience managing OEMs, laboratories, calibration agencies, environmental consultants or regulatory stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Hindi and/or Marathi for effective shop‑floor communication.

What We Offer

You will have an opportunity to work in a technically diverse environment where environmental performance, equipment reliability, safety and sustainability come together. The role provides a broad interface across Production, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, Projects, Supply Chain and Procurement, as well as external regulators, contractors, OEMs, laboratories and environmental partners. You will have opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, water conservation, automation, equipment upgrades and sustainability initiatives.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

This position is based at the Patalganga MIDC site, near Panvel, Navi Mumbai.

This is a site‑based operational role supporting critical environmental and water‑treatment infrastructure in a process/manufacturing environment.

The position requires close coordination with Production, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, Projects, Supply Chain and Procurement teams, as well as O&M contractors, vendors, laboratories and regulatory authorities.

Transport is available from Kharghar Station and Panvel Station.

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.