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Assistant Manager, Commissioning (ETP and UPW)
Gradiant India Private Limited
Chennai, India
Posting Start Date: 6/2/26
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Function: Project Management
Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide.
Discover us at www.gradiant.com.
Job Overview :
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) & Ultra Pure Water (UPW) Systems
Responsible for leading and managing commissioning activities for Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Ultra Pure Water (UPW) systems, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and handed over in compliance with project specifications, performance guarantees, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities :
Commissioning Planning & Management
Lead commissioning strategy, planning, and execution for ETP and UPW systems
Review P&IDs, PFDs, control philosophy, and design documents
Develop commissioning schedules, procedures, and method statements
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams
Pre-Commissioning Activities
Ensure mechanical completion and system readiness (MC checks, punch list clearance)
Supervise flushing, cleaning, hydrotesting, and chemical cleaning activities
Verify readiness of systems: ETP (equalization, clarification, biological systems), UPW (RO, EDI, ion exchange, UV systems), ZLD systems (MEE, ATFD where applicable)
Commissioning Execution & Start-Up
Lead system commissioning, loop checking, and functional testing
Coordinate PLC/SCADA/DCS commissioning with automation teams
Start-up and stabilize plant operations
Troubleshoot process, mechanical, and control issues
Performance Testing & Optimization
Conduct performance testing and guarantee test runs (GTR)
Ensure achievement of: Effluent discharge compliance, UPW quality parameters (resistivity, TOC, silica), Water recovery and ZLD targets
Optimize system performance and efficiency
Documentation & Handover
Review and approve commissioning reports and dossiers
Ensure completion of: Test records and checklists, Calibration reports, SOPs and O&M manuals
Manage final system handover to operations team
Team Leadership & Coordination
Lead and supervise commissioning engineers and site teams
Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Conduct technical reviews and progress meetings
Provide training to operations personnel
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Enforce HSE policies and permit-to-work systems
Ensure safe execution of commissioning activities
Identify risks and implement mitigation measures
Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree in: Chemical / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering
Preferred certifications: Commissioning / Project Management certifications, Safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH)
8–12 years of experience in commissioning ETP, UPW, and ZLD systems
Experience in industries such as semiconductor, pharma, oil & gas, or power
Strong expertise in ETP, UPW, and ZLD systems: Biological and physico-chemical treatment, UF/RO multi-pass systems, EDI and ion exchange systems, MEE and ATFD systems, Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
Commissioning planning and execution, Troubleshooting and root cause analysis, Project coordination and stakeholder management, Vendor and contract management.
Leadership and team management, Communication and coordination, Decision-making and problem-solving, Ability to manage multiple systems and teams, Capability to work under tight project schedules
Tools & Software
MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
Commissioning management systems
SCADA/PLC interfaces
Document control platforms
Work Location : Sites across India
Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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