Role Purpose:

The Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation, monitoring, and maintenance of Black Water, Grey Water, and Condensate Water treatment and distribution systems. The role involves operating treatment equipment, conducting routine inspections, monitoring process parameters, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

The Plant Operator shall ensure that all water treatment systems function efficiently to meet operational requirements and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate records and supporting continuous plant improvement initiatives.

To operate, monitor, maintain, and optimize Black Water, Grey Water, and Condensate Water treatment facilities to ensure reliable plant performance, environmental compliance, and uninterrupted water recycling and reuse operations.

Key Task and Responsibilities:

Operate Black Water, Grey Water, and Condensate Water treatment systems in accordance with approved operating procedures.
Monitor plant performance through SCADA, PLC systems, control panels, gauges, meters, and field instruments.
Start-up, shut down, and regulate pumps, blowers, valves, filters, and treatment equipment as required.
Monitor process parameters such as flow rates, pressure, pH, turbidity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and tank levels.
Ensure treated water quality meets operational and environmental standards.
Collect samples and perform routine field tests as required.
Respond promptly to plant alarms, process upsets, and equipment malfunctions.

Maintenance

Conduct routine inspections of mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.
Perform first-line maintenance activities including cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and replacement of minor components.
Identify equipment defects and report maintenance requirements to supervisors.
Assist maintenance teams during shutdowns, repairs, and major overhauls.
Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of plant areas and equipment.

Monitoring & Reporting

Record operational data, meter readings, chemical consumption, and maintenance activities.
Prepare daily operational logs and shift reports.
Monitor chemical dosing systems and maintain adequate chemical inventory levels.
Report abnormal operating conditions, incidents, and equipment failures immediately.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Adhere to all HSE policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems.
Ensure safe handling, storage, and use of treatment chemicals.
Participate in safety inspections, risk assessments, and emergency response activities.
Maintain compliance with environmental regulations and company standards.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum 3â€“5 years of experience in operating and maintaining water treatment, wastewater treatment, sewage treatment, or utility plants.
Experience with Black Water, Grey Water Recycling, Condensate Recovery, STP, WWTP, or Water Reuse Systems is preferred.
Experience in operating pumps, blowers, filters, membranes, chemical dosing systems, and associated water treatment equipment.
Familiarity with industrial facilities, district cooling plants, utilities, commercial complexes, or infrastructure projects is advantageous.

Plant Operator