Testing and Commissioning Manager

Blue Star; Bhubaneshwar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star in Bhubaneshwar is seeking a Testing and Commissioning Manager with 8–15 years of water or wastewater project experience. The role is primarily site-based and requires in-depth knowledge of treatment processes, equipment, and PLC/SCADA systems.

You will plan, coordinate, and execute all testing activities, review drawings, supervise installations, and lead start-up and commissioning efforts to ensure compliance with design, safety, and regulatory standards before handover.

Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater treatment projects is essential.
• 3–5 years in Testing and Commissioning roles.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Site-based work with extended hours during commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all testing and commissioning activities for plants.
• Review design drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Ensure mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation installations are ready for commissioning.
• Supervise flushing, hydro-testing, and loop checking with checklists and reports.
• Lead dry and wet commissioning and start-up of pumps, motors, PLC/SCADA systems.
• Conduct trial runs, document test results, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare commissioning reports and assist in final handover.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

PLC/SCADA knowledge

Water/wastewater treatment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Testing and Commissioning Manager

Bhubaneshwar

Candidates should have 8-15 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment projects, with at least 3-5 years in a Testing and Commissioning role. Strong knowledge of treatment processes, equipment, and PLC/SCADA systems is essential, along with good leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. The role is primarily site-based and may require extended working hours during commissioning phases.

• The Testing & Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all testing and commissioning activities for water and wastewater treatment plants. The role ensures that all systems, equipment, and processes are installed correctly, tested thoroughly, and operate as per design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements before handover.
• Develop detailed commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules, and coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams. Review design drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications, and identify system boundaries and commissioning priorities.
• Ensure completion of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation installations prior to commissioning. Verify equipment alignment, calibration, and integrity. Supervise flushing, cleaning, hydro-testing, and loop checking activities, and prepare necessary checklists and inspection reports.
• Lead dry and wet commissioning of treatment systems and oversee start-up activities of pumps, blowers, motors, clarifiers, filters, aeration systems, chemical dosing systems, and PLC/SCADA control systems. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Conduct trial runs and performance guarantee tests, ensuring treated water meets required regulatory standards. Optimize process parameters such as flow, pH, dissolved oxygen, and sludge handling, and document all test results and compliance reports.
• Prepare and submit commissioning reports, test certificates, and as-built documentation. Support client training, assist in final handover, and ensure all punch points are completed prior to project closure.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards, and comply with all applicable environmental regulations, pollution control norms, and project quality requirements.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment projects.
• At least 3-5 years in a Testing and Commissioning role.
• Strong knowledge of treatment processes, equipment, and PLC/SCADA systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (required).
• Leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work site-based with extended working hours during commissioning.