Shift Incharge

Role & responsibilities

• Manage shift-wise operation and monitoring of UF/RO/WTP systems and associated equipment.
• Monitor critical parameters including flow, pressure, pH, TDS, conductivity, recovery and water quality.
• Monitor feed-water and treated-water quality and coordinate with the laboratory team for analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor membrane, filter and cartridge performance and identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Handle chemical dosing, consumption monitoring and ensure correct dosing as per SOP/process requirements.
• Carry out or coordinate backwashing, regeneration and CIP activities, wherever applicable.
• Monitor pumps, valves, dosing systems and other WTP/utility equipment for operational abnormalities.
• Troubleshoot process deviations, equipment-related issues and water-quality problems; coordinate with maintenance for breakdown resolution.
• Allocate and supervise shift manpower and ensure proper execution of operational activities.
• Maintain shift logbooks, water/chemical consumption records, operational data and production reports.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Production, Laboratory and Utilities teams for smooth plant operation.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety procedures, housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Report breakdowns, process losses and abnormal conditions and support preventive-maintenance activities.
• Support plant inspections, audits and applicable compliance requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• 515 years of relevant experience in industrial Water Treatment / WTP / UFRO / RO operations.
• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Candidates from water-treatment, chemical manufacturing or industrial utility environments preferred.
• Strong hands-on operational and troubleshooting experience is essential.
• Should be comfortable working in rotational shifts.
• Experience in shift manpower handling and supervision.
• Practical understanding of water-treatment processes and operating parameters.
• Candidates with only theoretical exposure and no hands-on plant experience will not be preferred.