Manager - Testing & Commissioning

WABAG; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WABAG is seeking a seasoned Testing & Commissioning Lead to plan and execute testing and commissioning activities for water and wastewater plants. The role involves pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing across diverse projects nationwide and abroad.

The candidate should have 22+ years in plant commissioning, hands-on start-up and troubleshooting skills, and EPC/water infrastructure exposure. Travel to project sites across India and overseas is required.

Qualifications

• Over 22+ years in Testing & Commissioning / Plant Commissioning.
• Experience in commissioning Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants (WTP, STP, ETP, Desalination, etc).
• Hands-on in plant start-up, testing, troubleshooting, and performance testing.
• EPC / water infrastructure project experience preferred.
• Commissioning certifications or additional technical qualifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing and commissioning for water/wastewater plants.
• Carry out pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance tests.
• Review drawings, specs, procedures, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Mechanical, and Project teams.
• Test equipment and systems; identify issues during commissioning.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process/electrical/instrumentation issues and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Ensure activities follow procedures, safety rules, and schedules.
• Monitor plant parameters; support process stabilization during start-up.
• Prepare commissioning reports, checklists, test records, punch lists, and docs.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors during testing.
• Support performance trials, reliability runs, and final handover.
• Ensure compliance with quality, HSE, and contractual requirements.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across India and overseas.

Skills

Testing & Commissioning

Plant start-up

Troubleshooting

Cross-team coordination

Documentation

Travel willingness

Education

BE/B.Tech Mechanical

BE/B.Tech Electrical

BE/B.Tech Instrumentation

BE/B.Tech Chemical

BE/B.Tech Civil

BE/B.Tech Environmental

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing and commissioning activities for water and wastewater treatment plants.


• Carry out pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing activities.


• Review approved drawings, specifications, commissioning procedures, and project requirements.


• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Mechanical, and Project teams for smooth commissioning.


• Conduct equipment and system testing and identify technical issues during commissioning.


• Troubleshoot equipment, process, electrical, and instrumentation-related issues and coordinate for timely resolution.


• Ensure commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, safety requirements, and project schedules.


• Monitor plant parameters and support process stabilization during start-up.


• Prepare commissioning reports, checklists, test records, punch-point lists, and other required documentation.


• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors during testing and commissioning activities.


• Support performance trials, reliability runs, and final handover of the plant to the client.


• Ensure compliance with project quality, HSE, and contractual requirements.


• Be willing to travel to project locations across India and overseas as required.

Preferred candidate profile

• Overall experience: 22+ years in Testing & Commissioning / Plant Commissioning.


• Relevant experience in commissioning of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants is preferred.


• Experience in WTP, STP, ETP, Desalination, Sewage Treatment, or Industrial Water Treatment Projects will be an advantage.


• Hands-on experience in plant start-up, testing, troubleshooting, and performance testing.


• Candidates with experience in EPC / water infrastructure projects will be preferred.


• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Chemical / Civil / Environmental Engineering or relevant discipline.


• Relevant commissioning certifications or additional technical qualifications will be an advantage.