Plant Head - WTP

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• Overall responsibility for operation and maintenance of WTP facilities (PTP, DM, RO, STP, ETP).
• Ensure uninterrupted plant operations through effective shift management and preventive maintenance.
• Develop and implement SOPs, maintenance schedules, and shutdown plans.
• Ensure treated water quality meets design, contractual, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and optimize process parameters for efficiency and reliability.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and lead problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies and statutory regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all plant activities.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Lead and manage a team of engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Manage manpower planning, training, and competency development.
• Oversee mechanical equipment, tanks, piping systems, and rotating equipment.
• Supervise fabrication, erection, alignment, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure reliability of critical assets through condition monitoring and root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, consultants, and clients as required.
• Manage O&M budgets, spares inventory, and consumables.
• Manage Quantity surveying, billing, and cost optimization of plant operations.
• Control operating expenses while maintaining performance standards.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational and performance reports.
• Coordinate with project teams, EPC contractors, PMC, and vendors from FEED and EPC phases through commissioning to operations.
• Act as key point of contact for client and management communication.
• Identify improvement opportunities in processes, equipment, and systems.
• Implement best practices, lessons learned, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead emergency response during plant upsets, breakdowns, or safety incidents.
• Ensure readiness through drills, contingency plans, and emergency procedures.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Process Optimization
• Quality & Cost Control
• Plant Operations
• Maintenance Planning
• Technical Supervision
• System Efficiency & Performance Analysis
• Resource Planning
• Equipment Reliability
• Chemical & Inventory Management

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Interpersonal Skills
• Creative & Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Time, Crisis & Stress Management
• Strong Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Proactive Approach
• Leadership & Team Management
• Result-Oriented Mindset
• Ethical Conduct

QUALIFICATION

• B.E. / B.Tech. in mechanical engineering (or) chemical engineering.

EXPERIENCE

• 18 Years 20 years of proven experience in operation and maintenance of Water Treatment Plants. Strong hands-on experience in PTP, Raw Water Intake Systems, DM Plant, RO, STP, and ETP. High expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving in WTP operations.