Deputy Manager / Manager – Water Treatment & Zero Liquid Discharge (Solar Cell Manufacturing)

Job Title: Deputy Manager / Manager – Water Treatment & Zero Liquid Discharge (Solar Cell Manufacturing)

Location: Madhya Pradesh

Department: Utilities

Reports To: Head – Utilities

Job Summary:

Lead the water treatment and recycling operations, ensuring ultra-pure water supply for solar cell manufacturing while achieving Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and sustainability targets. Drive process optimization, water conservation, and compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic & Operational Leadership

- Manage water treatment plant operations including RO, EDI, deionization, softening, filtration, and ZLD systems. - Plan, execute, and monitor water recycling strategies to minimize freshwater intake. - Develop long-term sustainability and water conservation initiatives aligned with production goals.

2.Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Implementation

- Oversee ZLD system operations including evaporators, crystallizers, and brine management. - Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations and internal sustainability policies. - Identify opportunities for further reduction in wastewater generation and maximize resource recovery.

3.Team Management & Development

- Lead engineers, operators, and technicians in water treatment and recycling processes. - Implement training programs for safety, SOP adherence, and process optimization. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

- Maintenance & Process Optimization

- Monitor plant performance, troubleshoot system issues, and implement preventive maintenance. - Optimize water treatment and recycling processes for energy efficiency and operational reliability. - Coordinate with vendors for system upgrades, critical component replacement, and process automation.

5.Safety, Compliance & Reporting

- Ensure safe handling of chemicals, high-purity water systems, and hazardous streams. - Maintain records of water usage, recycling efficiency, ZLD compliance, and sustainability KPIs. - Drive initiatives for regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and resource efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Education: B.Tech / M.Tech / B.E. / M.E. in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering. - Experience: 8–12 years in industrial water treatment with ZLD and recycling experience, ideally in semiconductor, solar, or electronics manufacturing, including 3–5 years in managerial roles.

- Technical Skills: - Expertise in UPW systems, water recycling, RO, EDI, softening, filtration, ZLD evaporators/crystallizers. - Strong understanding of water quality, process instrumentation, and sustainable operations.

- Leadership Skills: Strategic planning, team leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. - Certifications (Optional): Water treatment, UPW, ZLD operations, Lean/Six Sigma for process efficiency.