Officer - Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)

About the Role

Located in Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, this position reports to the Manager - Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). The Officer will be responsible for ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), including chemical usage and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate ETP processes smoothly, encompassing preliminary treatment (oil removal, pH correction), primary chemical and physical treatment, and secondary biological treatment with clarifiers.
• Manage Waste Water Recycling Plant (WWRP) operations including pretreatment, Multimedia Gravity Filter (MGF), Activated Carbon Filter (ACF), Ultrafiltration (UF), Reverse Osmosis (RO), and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems.
• Maintain detailed records of chemical consumption and stock levels to ensure availability and control.
• Conduct regular backwashing of MGF, ACF, and UF units to maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper housekeeping throughout the ETP area.
• Perform precise chemical dosing in ETP, UF and RO systems based on water quality analyses.
• Enforce strict workplace safety practices and procedures.
• Prepare and update daily logs documenting effluent volumes generated, treated, water recovery, and RO reject volumes.
• Keep accurate maintenance work records to support timely interventions and repairs.
• Manage solid waste generated from ETP processes, including proper removal and handling.
• Facilitate pre-shift risk assessments and conduct toolbox talks with the team to reinforce safety and operational awareness.
• Analyze inlet and outlet water parameters to monitor treatment effectiveness and compliance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Educational qualification: ITI or Diploma in relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience operating ETP and related water treatment plants.
• In-depth knowledge of ETP, Water Treatment Plants (WTP), Multiple Effect Evaporation (MEE) plants and compliance with Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) norms.
• Proficient in the operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of RO plants.
• Familiarity with Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to apply knowledge of business structure and strategy to devise innovative process solutions.
• Skilled in building partnerships, influencing colleagues, developing talent, and coaching team members.
• Result-oriented mindset with focus on prioritization, organizational skills, and change management.

Additional Information About the Company

Bunge is a global leader in agribusiness with over 34,000 employees worldwide, connecting farmers to consumers by efficiently moving agricultural commodities. The company emphasizes sustainability, food security, and community development across its presence in more than 50 countries. Bunge fosters a culture rooted in teamwork, innovation, safety, and integrity.

Core Values

• One team spirit emphasizing collaboration, respect, and inclusivity.
• Leadership through agility, empowerment, and innovation.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and ethical conduct.