Water Treatment Operator

Sova Solar; West Bengal; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sova Solar Ltd. is seeking a Water Plant Manager to lead safe, reliable operation of water treatment systems across WTP, DM/DI, ETP, STP and ZLD. You will ensure uninterrupted water supply, monitor critical parameters, and manage maintenance and compliance within a manufacturing environment.

The role demands 8–15 years in industrial water treatment, with 3–5 years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in solar or related industries is preferred and a strong focus on safety and cost optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with relevance to water treatment.
• Experience with WTP/RO/UF/DI/ETP/STP/ZLD operations or similar.
• Certifications in Water Treatment or Environmental Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of WTP, DI Water Plant, ETP, STP and ZLD systems.
• Ensure continuous supply of treated water to production and maintain quality.
• Monitor water quality parameters and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise maintenance of pumps, RO/UF/DI equipment and piping.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance and environmental teams.
• Prepare budgets for chemicals, consumables and spares.
• Lead RCA and continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

HSE compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Maintenance supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental/Civil Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

RO systems

UF systems

DI/DM

Pumps & valves

Instrumentation

Job description

Job Summary

The Water Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all water treatment systems, including Raw Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Demineralised (DM/DI) Water Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems. The role ensures compliance with environmental regulations while maintaining uninterrupted water supply for plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of WTP, DI Water Plant, ETP, STP, and ZLD systems.


• Ensure continuous supply of treated and DI water to production.


• Monitor water quality parameters such as pH, conductivity, TDS, silica, hardness, and TOC.


• Ensure compliance with CPCB/SPCB environmental regulations.


• Optimize chemical consumption and operating costs.


• Supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance of pumps, valves, filters, RO systems, UF systems, ion exchange units, and associated equipment.


• Monitor PLC/SCADA systems and troubleshoot operational issues.


• Maintain all statutory records, operation logs, and maintenance reports.


• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and environmental teams.


• Manage vendors, contractors, and annual maintenance contracts (AMCs).


• Prepare budgets for chemicals, consumables, and spare parts.


• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for plant failures and implement corrective actions.


• Ensure workplace safety and adherence to HSE standards.


• Train and supervise operators and maintenance technicians.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant efficiency and reduce water consumption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.


• Additional certification in Water Treatment or Environmental Management is preferred.

Experience

• 8-15 years of experience in industrial water treatment operations.


• Minimum 3-5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.


• Experience with WTP, RO, UF, DI Plant, ETP, STP, and ZLD operations.


• Experience in manufacturing industries such as solar, semiconductor, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or power plants is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Reverse Osmosis (RO)


• Ultrafiltration (UF)


• Ion Exchange (DI/DM)


• Mixed Bed Systems


• Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)


• PLC/SCADA operation


• Pump, valve, and piping systems


• Instrumentation and process control


• Environmental compliance and reporting


• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)


• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Plant availability (%)


• DI water quality compliance


• Water recovery rate


• Chemical consumption


• Utility operating cost


• Breakdown frequency


• Water consumption per unit of production


• Leadership and team management


• Problem-solving and analytical skills


• Decision-making


• Communication and coordination


• Planning and organizing


• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations