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Commissioning specialist

Job ID REF60223L Date posted 08/13/2026 Location India Category Operations & Maintenance

Commissioning specialist

Company Description

About Veolia
Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. In 2022, with nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 48 million metric tons of waste.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
Pre-commissioning activities:
Review project plans, drawings, and P&IDs to understand design specifications.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and quality teams to ensure installations align
with project scope and requirements.
Perform system checks, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation
systems.

Commissioning activities:
Conduct site assessments and prepare for the commissioning of various water treatment
plants (ETP, STP, WTP, ZLD).
Set up and configure equipment such as pumps, blowers, filters, membranes, and chemical
dosing systems.
Oversee the start-up process, including initial energization, water circulation, chemical
dosing, and process stabilisation.
Perform equipment calibration and verify proper functioning of control systems
(PLC/SCADA).

Testing and troubleshooting:
Monitor system performance during commissioning to ensure optimal operational
parameters are achieved.
Conduct performance tests such as flow rates, pressure, chemical dosing, and water quality
analysis.
Troubleshoot and rectify any system issues or malfunctions that arise during commissioning.

Handover and documentation:
Prepare commissioning reports, test results, and operation manuals.
Provide training to the client's operational team on system operation, troubleshooting, and
maintenance.
Ensure the smooth handover of the system to the client after successful commissioning.

Compliance and safety:
Ensure compliance with industry standards and local environmental regulations.
Adhere to health and safety protocols during the commissioning process.

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Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
5-8 years of experience in the commissioning of water treatment systems (ETP, STP, WTP,
ZLD).
Hands-on experience in plant start-up, troubleshooting, and performance testing.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of water treatment technologies, including physical, chemical, and
biological treatment processes.
Familiarity with relevant equipment (pumps, valves, filtration systems, membranes).
Proficiency in instrumentation, control systems (PLC/SCADA), and electrical systems.

Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

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Additional Information:
Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Ability to work in both outdoor and industrial environments.
Knowledge of local and international water treatment regulations is a plus.

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.