Position: STP/WTP Supervisor (Sewage Treatment Plant / Water Treatment Plant Supervisor)
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Location: Site/Plant Location
Reporting To: Plant Manager / Facility Manager
Job Summary
The STP/WTP Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The role ensures compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and operational requirements while maintaining optimum plant efficiency and water quality.
Key Responsibilities :
Operations Management
- Monitor and supervise daily STP/WTP operations.
- Ensure smooth functioning of pumps, blowers, motors, filters, dosing systems, and other treatment equipment.
- Maintain plant performance as per design parameters and regulatory standards. Knowledge about Water quality (COD, BOD, MLSS, TDS, Turbity, PH), Water data analysis inlet-outlet, Computer Skill, Manpower Handling
- Monitor flow, pressure, pH, TDS, turbidity, residual chlorine, and other water quality parameters.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure proper upkeep of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
- Maintain records of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Water Quality Monitoring
- Conduct routine water and wastewater testing.
- Ensure treated water and discharged effluent meet statutory norms.
- Maintain laboratory records and testing reports.
- Coordinate with external laboratories when required.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with local pollution control board regulations and environmental standards.
- Maintain daily logbooks, operational records, checklists, and reports.
- Prepare monthly reports on plant performance, chemical consumption, and maintenance activities.
- Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities.
Chemical Management
- Monitor stock levels of treatment chemicals such as alum, chlorine, hypochlorite, polymers, and antiscalants.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and usage of chemicals.
- Optimize chemical dosing to achieve desired treatment results.
Team Supervision
- Supervise plant operators, technicians, and contract staff.
- Allocate daily work and monitor performance.
- Conduct safety briefings and training sessions.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs and work instructions.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Enforce safety practices and use of PPE.
- Ensure safe operation of electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Report safety incidents and implement corrective measures.
- Promote environmental sustainability and resource conservation.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
- ITI/Diploma with relevant STP/WTP operational experience may also be considered.
Experience
- 3-7 years of experience in STP/WTP operations and maintenance.
- Experience with ETP, RO plants, UF systems, and water treatment processes preferred.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of biological and chemical treatment processes.
- Understanding of pumps, blowers, dosing systems, RO, UF, and filtration units.
- Familiarity with water quality testing equipment.
- Basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, reporting).
Salary Range (India): ₹35,000 - ₹45,000 per month