Testing and Commissioning Manager

Job Summary

Candidates should have 8-15 years of experience in water or waste water 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, PIDs, 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.

Requirements

• Candidates should have 8-15 years of experience in water or waste water 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.
• Good leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• The role is primarily site-based and may require extended working hours during commissioning phases.