Sustainability & WastewaterEngineer
LOCATION: Ingredion Ahmedabad Plant
REPORTS TO: Production & Maintenance Lead, Ahmedabad Plant
DIRECT REPORTS: N/A
SCOPE: Responsible for managing wastewater treatment, hazardous waste, and
utility systems to ensure regulatory compliance and operational
efficiency
WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site
Company Background:
Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and
delight people around the world. Ingredions wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed
to address changing consumer trends and specialty portfolio includes starch-based
texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty
sweeteners, and food innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday
products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly
sustainable manner.
Sustainability & WastewaterEngineer will manage and optimize wastewater treatment operations,
hazardous waste handling, and utility systems in compliance with environmental regulations, ensuring
sustainable practices and uninterrupted support for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Core Responsibilities:
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Management
Supervise the operation and maintenance of the ETP to ensure compliance with environmental
regulations.
Monitor wastewater treatment processes and continuously optimize performance.
Ensure efficient functioning of filtration, aeration, and chemical treatment systems.
Conduct regular testing and analysis of treated effluent to meet quality standards.
Possess working knowledge of MEE (Multiple Effect Evaporator), ATFD (Agitated Thin Film
Dryer), and RO (Reverse Osmosis) systems.
Maintain and update ETP, MEE, and ATFD log sheets accurately.
Keep records of area cleaning activities.
Acquire knowledge of internal and external drainage systems as required.
Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
1. Implement and oversee hazardous waste disposal procedures in accordance with GPCB
(Gujarat Pollution Control Board) guidelines.
2. Ensure proper segregation, storage, and category-wise transportation of hazardous waste.
3. Maintain detailed records of waste generation, treatment, and disposal.
4. Coordinate with authorized waste disposal vendors and regulatory bodies.
Utility Handling
Manage utilities including distillation plants, chillers, and cooling tower systems.
Ensure uninterrupted utility supply to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot utility equipment.
Promote energy efficiency and support sustainability initiatives.
Qualified candidates will have:
Mandatory requirements
Qualifications & Skills:
Education: Bachelors degree/Diploma in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering,
or a related field.
Experience: 37 years of hands-on experience in ETP operations, hazardous waste
management, and utility handling within the pharmaceutical industry.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in wastewater treatment technologies, hazardous waste disposal
practices, and utility system operations.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with environmental compliance standards, especially
GPCB regulations.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication
skills.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Ensure strict adherence to environmental laws and safety regulations.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for ETP operations, hazardous waste management,
and utility systems.
Prepare reports and documentation for audits and inspections by regulatory authorities.
Safety & Training
Conduct training programs for staff on waste management and utility operations.
Implement safety protocols to mitigate environmental risks.
Collaborate with the EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) team to enhance workplace safety
standards.
Desirable requirements:
Pharma and Food manufacturing experience is advantages
Required Behaviors and Skills:
Collaborates across teams and partners to drive innovative wastewater and utility solutions.
Leverages insights from stakeholders to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
Applies technical expertise and industry trends to enhance treatment processes.
Uses data-driven approaches to solve challenges and support sustainable practices.
Builds strong relationships to ensure long-term, compliant operations.
Relocation available: No
3 - 7 Years
1 Openings
6.0 - 8.0 Lac/Yr
Face-to-Face interview
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