Pharma ETP Operator

A Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer is seeking a disciplined Pharma ETP Operator to oversee effluent treatment plant operations and environmental compliance.

The Pharma ETP Operator must combine hands-on operating experience in wastewater treatment with strict adherence to industrial EHS standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and related wastewater processing equipment safely and effectively.
• Treat industrial effluent and pharmaceutical wastewater in strict compliance with state and central pollution control guidelines.
• Operate and inspect ETP equipment including pumps, air blowers, agitators, aerators, clarifiers, and filter presses.
• Execute chemical dosing procedures accurately, control pH levels, and maintain optimal chemical reagent inventories.
• Monitor, test, and record key effluent parameters including pH, COD, BOD, TSS, and TDS across treatment stages.
• Oversee sludge generation, dewatering operations, handling, and hazardous waste storage per statutory guidelines.
• Maintain daily ETP operational logbooks, parameter sheets, chemical consumption trackers, and equipment shift logs.
• Identify equipment faults or abnormal process conditions early and coordinate timely maintenance interventions.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Diploma, ITI, or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• 1-5 Years of hands-on operational experience within an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) or Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Direct working experience within Pharmaceutical, Bulk Drug, API, or Chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Practical understanding of wastewater treatment chemistry, chemical dosing calculations, and pollution control norms.
• Willingness to work in rotational plant shifts and strict adherence to industrial environment, health, and safety (EHS) rules.