Technician- Zero Liquid Discharge

Bunge; Rajpura; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge Krishnapatnam site seeks a Technician-ZLD to oversee and optimize zero liquid discharge plant operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and maximum water recovery. You will operate DAF, ETP, RO, MEE, STP and monitor key process parameters on a shift basis.

The role requires hands-on experience with ZLD/ETP/MEE/RO units, DCS/SCADA automation, and a disciplined approach to safety and documentation. Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical is preferred, with 2 years in relevant plants.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical required or preferred.
• Experience with DCS/SCADA and automation plants.
• 2 years' experience in ZLD/ETP/MEE/RO units.
• Knowledge of EMS-14001 auditing and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operation of DAF, ETP, RO, MEE (auto-plant) and STP.
• Observation on key parameters of the operation.
• Interaction with the plant people for the deviation.
• Monitoring of wastewater from the source of their generation.
• Perform analysis to check the efficiency of each stage of operation.
• Maintain dosing chemical inventory.
• CIP of circuits.
• Monitoring of hazardous waste generation and storage and disposal within the time frame.
• Able to handle SPCB visit.
• Maintain the logbook, shift report and document for the audit purpose.
• Give toolbox talk, sludge handling, effluent load handling and training on shop floor.
• Trouble shooting of the ZLD operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

DCS/SCADA knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical

Tools

DCS/SCADA

Process instrumentation

EMS-14001

Job description

City : Krishnapatnam State : Andhra Pradesh (IN-AP) Country : India (IN) Requisition Number : 46801

Business Title Technician-ZLD

Global Job Title Sup Sp III Environmental

Global Function Industrial Operations

Global Department Environmental (DEP_ENV)

Organizational Level 8

Reporting to Manager- Environment

Size of team reporting in and type NA

Role Purpose Statement To oversee and optimizes ZLD plant operations to achieve zero liquid discharge, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and maximizing water recovery.

Main Accountabilities

• Operation of DAF, ETP, RO, MEE (auto-plant) and STP.
• Observation on key parameters of the operation.
• Interaction with the plant people for the deviation.
• Monitoring of wastewater from the source of their generation.
• Perform analysis to check the efficiency of each stage of operation.
• Maintain dosing chemical inventory.
• CIP of circuits.
• Monitoring of hazardous waste generation and storage and disposal within the time frame.
• Able to handle SPCB visit.
• Maintain the logbook, shift report and document for the audit purpose.
• Give toolbox talk, sludge handling, effluent load handling and training on shop floor.
• Trouble shooting of the ZLD operations.

Dimensions

• Daily treatment of 450-500 KLD effluent.
• Maintain and improve the quality of recovered water from WWRP.
• Improve in consistency of reduction in COD from biological treatment and TDS from WWRP & MEE.
• Impose effluent load bearing/5S/Safety culture in ETP plant.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reporting of Safety, near miss /hazard.
• Recover the water from the wastewater.
• Achieve parameters within the range of reuse/recycle.
• Reduction in power and utilities.
• 5S implementation in entire ZLD plant.
• Housekeeping and condition of ferrous.
• Idea and suggestion for the improvement in the existing.

Major Opportunities and Decisions

• Parameter analysis (major focus on TDS reduction).
• Performance of treatment stagewise.
• Dosing of chemicals as per the requirement of the plant.
• Commissioning of new treatment facilities and its stabilization.

Knowledge and Skills

Behavior Improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all they do, and proactively gaining insight into the global strategy.

Collaborate, effectively communicate with others and take initiative to continually develop themselves.

Pursue opportunities to solve problems and take action while maintaining the ability to manage work, even in times of challenge or change.

Technical

• Problem solving Skills
• Knowledge of documentation.
• Good analytical skill /knowledge
• Knowledge of EMS-14001 Auditing System
• Effluent intake daily planning.
• Manpower handling
• Knowledge of logbook and shift reports.
• Process Lab Instrument /Solution Calibrated as per Plan specified in standard methods

Education & Experience

• Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical.
• Work experience in DCS/SCADA, Automation plant.
• Basic computer Knowledge with 2-year experience in ZLD/ETP/MEE/RO units.

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