R Anandhababu
@ranandhababu
Water treatment process engineer with 12 years optimizing SWRO, RO, STP operations for water quality.
What I'm looking for
I’m a water treatment process engineer with 12 years of experience across SWRO, RO, NF, UF, STP, and desalination. I’ve built a strong track record in plant operations, maintenance, and optimization to deliver consistent, high-quality water production.
I oversee continuous plant functioning, preventive maintenance of electrical and mechanical assets, and rapid troubleshooting for non-compliance. I lead and mentor technicians and operators, ensure SCADA/PLC/DCS panel compliance with environmental water quality standards, and maintain disciplined reporting through chemical consumption and plant efficiency metrics.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Site Incharge / Process Engineer
Mohan Mutha Experts (under Vikas Nigam Limited)
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Oversee and operate SWRO & desalination, RO, DM, and chilling plant processes on a continuous operational cycle. Lead preventive maintenance and team supervision, ensure SCADA/PLC/DCS and water-quality compliance, and perform water testing and troubleshooting with regular reporting.
Site Incharge STP & RO Plant
Aqua Tech (Arna HR Management LLP)
Aug 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Manage STP and RO plant operations including dematerialization (DM), RO, and industrial chilling process parameters. Handle corrective and preventive maintenance for pumps, motors, and high-voltage panels, supervise technicians, and produce daily/weekly/monthly progress reports.
Chemist STP & RO Plant
Arna HR Management LLP (Wipro)
Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Conduct daily analytical chemical testing for STP/RO, including pH monitoring, turbidity tracking, and disinfection residual measurements. Support water safety compliance through chemical dosing (coagulation, flocculation, disinfection), equipment calibration, and analysis of collected water samples.
WTP & RO Operator
Bengaluru International Airport Limited
Oct 2017 - May 2020 (2 years 7 months)
Oversee day-to-day operations for high-volume water treatment plants (WTP) and industrial reverse osmosis (RO) systems. Perform safe chemical handling and preparation, conduct routine preventive inspections, and manage operational tracking.
STP & WTP Operator
Tetra Max (Thermax Tata Consultancy Services)
May 2017 - Oct 2017 (5 months)
Carry out physical operations and baseline routine maintenance for sewage treatment plants (STP) and water treatment plants (WTP). Monitor equipment configurations and maintain fluid level and processing logs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jawaher Science College, Neyveli
Master of Science in Chemistry, Chemistry
2014 - 2016
Earned an M.Sc in Chemistry, covering advanced organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical topics to build strong lab and critical-thinking skills.
Senthil Education College, Viruthachalam
Bachelor of Education, Education
2011 - 2012
Completed a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), studying pedagogy, child psychology, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies.
Thiru Kolanjiappar Arts and Science College, Viruthachalam
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemistry
2007 - 2011
Completed a B.Sc in Chemistry, building a foundation in chemical principles, analytical techniques, and laboratory research methodologies.
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