Job Description: Maintenance Head - STP / ETP
Industry: Environmental / Water & Wastewater Treatment
Role SummaryThe Maintenance Head will lead all O&M activities for Sewage Treatment Plants and Effluent Treatment Plants. You’ll ensure 100% plant uptime, regulatory compliance, cost control, and team performance. This is a hands-on leadership role reporting to Plant Head / Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plant Maintenance & Reliability
· Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for STP/ETP equipment: pumps, blowers, gearboxes, diffusers, clarifiers, centrifuges, RO, PLC, MCC panels
· Ensure zero unplanned downtime. Reduce MTTR and increase MTBF
· Maintain equipment history, spare parts inventory, and AMC contracts
2. Team Leadership
· Manage team of service engineers, technicians, electricians, and helpers
· Create shift rosters, training plans, and safety toolbox talksConduct
· performance reviews and skill development for the O&M team
3. Process & Compliance
· Coordinate with Process team to align maintenance with treatment requirements: BOD, COD, TSS, pH targets
· Ensure compliance with CPCB, SPCB, and client EHS norms
· Maintain logbooks, service reports, calibration records for regulatory audits
4. Budget & Vendor Management
· Prepare annual maintenance budget and control costs
· Manage vendors for breakdown support, spare procurement, and specialized jobs
· Negotiate AMCs for electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical services
5. Safety & Improvement
· Implement LOTO, PPE, and safety protocols at site
· Lead root cause analysis for breakdowns and implement corrective actions
· Drive energy saving and water saving initiatives in the plant
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Environmental Engineering. Diploma with 10+ yrs exp also considered
Experience: 7-10 years total experience with minimum 3-4 years as Maintenance In-charge/Lead in STP/ETP/WTP plant
Must have handled 1 MLD to 50 MLD plants in industrial, pharma, textile, or municipal sectors
Required Skills
· Strong knowledge of activated sludge process, SBR, MBBR, UF/RO, sludge handling equipment
· Proficient in PLC, SCADA, electrical troubleshooting, and mechanical overhauling
· Familiar with ISO 14001, 45001 and pollution control board norms
· Good command over CMMS, SAP PM, MS Excel for reporting
· Leadership, problem-solving, and strong communication skills
· Willingness for 24x7 availability and site travel
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
