Plant Incharge

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• Ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation of WTP facilities (PTP, Raw Water Intake, DM, RO, STP, ETP).
• Monitor daily Water production, plant availability, and operational efficiency.
• Implement operational plans to meet water quantity and quality requirements.
• Monitor and control process parameters to maintain stable and efficient plant performance.
• Identify process deviations and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support optimization of treatment processes for improved reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure timely execution of maintenance work to minimize downtime.
• Verify safe equipment isolation, maintenance completion, and plant start-up.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Participate in HSE audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Monitor and supervise engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians working in shifts.
• Prepare, implement, and manage shift rosters to ensure adequate and uninterrupted manpower coverage.
• Provide on-the-job training, technical guidance, and continuous performance monitoring to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain daily operational logs, shift handover reports, and checklists.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly plant operation and maintenance reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of SOPs, permits, and statutory records.
• Ensured water quality meets design, contractual, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor quality parameters and take corrective actions for deviations.
• Support internal, external, and client audits related to quality and compliance.
• Monitor inventory of chemicals, spares, consumables, and treatment media.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, labeling, and safe usage of chemicals.
• Coordinate with stores and procurement to maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, HSE, stores, and management teams.
• Communicate operational issues, plant status, and shift handovers effectively.
• Act as a point of contact between site teams and management.
• Respond promptly to plant upsets, equipment failures, or safety incidents.
• Ensure personnel safety and plant stabilization during emergencies.
• Assist in incident investigation and implementation of corrective actions.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Plant Operations Management
• Water Treatment Expertise
• Process Optimization
• Maintenance Planning
• SCADA/PLC Monitoring
• Water Quality Control
• Chemical Dosing Management
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Performance Monitoring

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Leadership Ability
• Decision-Making Skills
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Strong Communication
• Team Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Crisis Handling
• Accountability
• Time Management
• Safety Awareness

QUALIFICATION

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Chemical / Environmental / Water Engineering (Masters degree is an advantage)
• Minimum 15-18 years of professional experience, with at Min 15 years in senior leadership roles managing large-scale utility, WTP (or) infrastructure O&M projects. 1015+ years of experience in Water Treatment / Desalination Plant operations.