SME - Principal Consultant – Water Management & Digital Transformation
Quest Global
Solving the world’s hardest engineering challenges through end‑to‑end solutions across industries.
Lead design & digital transformation of industrial water systems for efficiency & sustainability.
14 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Onsite
Company Size
21,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Aerospace & defence engineering
Automotive engineering
Energy & utilities engineering
Hi‑tech engineering
Healthcare & medical devices engineering
Rail engineering
Semiconductor engineering
Communications engineering
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace
Defense
Automotive
Healthcare
Oil & Gas
Power Generation
Industrial
Transportation
Role
Description
ai/ml maintenance
dashboard development
iot integration
zld systems
resource efficiency
Implementation of AI/ML-based predictive maintenance and anomaly detection for water assets.
Development of dashboards and KPIs for water, energy, and sustainability tracking.
Integration of IoT devices and sensor networks for real-time monitoring and control.
Implementation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD/NZLD) systems and advanced treatment technologies.
Collaboration with EHS and sustainability teams to drive resource efficiency goals.
Requirements
iot
ai/ml
digital twins
mes/historian
iso 14046
stakeholder coordination
Skilled in data-driven visualization of plant-level and network-level water balance using digital tools.
Experience in multi-site rollout of digital solutions and stakeholder coordination.
Familiarity with API separators, membrane filtration, flotation (DAF), and evaporation systems.
Expertise in sustainability reporting, benchmarking, and life-cycle assessment.
Experience in developing dynamic water balance models integrated with process data and IoT sensors.
Ability to translate technical findings into business value for clients and leadership.
Understanding of regulatory and environmental compliance specific to the Oil & Gas industry.
Strong presentation, documentation, and executive communication skills.
Educational & Professional Credentials
Familiar with pipeline integrity management systems (PIMS) and acoustic monitoring technologies.
Expertise in real-time monitoring and predictive leak detection through analytics and AI models.
Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, ISO 14046 (Water Footprint), and ISO 50001 standards.
Skilled in conducting client workshops, training sessions, and capability-building programs.
Familiar with cloud-based SaaS platforms for digital water management.
Experience in reducing fresh water intake through recycling, reuse, and recovery projects.
Experience in water management for refineries, upstream and downstream operations.
Experience with MES / Historian systems (e.g., AVEVA PI, Wonderware, or OSIsoft).
Experience in carbon and water intensity reduction initiatives for industrial facilities.
Knowledge of produced water treatment, reinjection systems, and oily water separation.
Ability to prioritize leak repairs based on economic and operational impact analysis.
Skilled in energy-water nexus optimization, balancing power and resource consumption.
Strong understanding of Water Balance concepts – inflow/outflow mapping, mass balance calculations, and system losses.
Hands-on experience in Leak Management programs using IoT, flow metering, and hydraulic modeling.
Use of digital twins, predictive analytics, and AI/ML for process optimization.
Ability to conduct comprehensive water audits to identify inefficiencies and potential reuse streams.
Proven ability to optimize water usage in industrial processes, cooling towers, and utilities.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
25 Years
Company Age
The company was founded over 25 years ago with the mission to tackle tough engineering problems.
18 Countries
Global Reach
The company operates across 18 countries, demonstrating its extensive global presence.
Top 10
Client Prestige
The company works with Fortune top-10 clients, showcasing its high-profile partnerships.
$60 Start
Humble Beginnings
The company was founded with just $60, growing into a global engineering powerhouse.
By blending deep technical know‑how with digital innovation, it evolved into a global engineering partner.
Projects range from next‑gen automotive safety systems and AI‑driven semiconductors to cutting‑edge aerospace and defense platforms.
Its financial growth is steady—built on recurring partnerships with Fortune‑top‑10 clients across key sectors.
A hallmark project: sustaining global EMS/ADMS energy‑management software for a major utilities provider.
Another standout: accelerating MRI development and support globally for a leading MedTech firm.
Its edge lies in full‑lifecycle delivery—concept, design, embedded software, manufacturing support, digital sustenance.
Known for foresight, the firm not only solves challenges but anticipates and prevents them.
Culture + Values
Aspiration
Humility
Hunger
Customer focus
Collaboration
Integrity
Environment + Sustainability
500K Trees
Planting Initiative
Commitment to plant 500,000 trees by 2025 to enhance environmental sustainability.
113K Tons CO₂
Carbon Absorption
Trees planted are projected to absorb 113,000 tons of CO₂ over the next two decades, significantly contributing to carbon reduction efforts.
Adopt renewable and clean energy sources, environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes
Striving for land‑degradation neutrality and improved resource consumption
Received State Energy Conservation Award 2023 (buildings category, Kerala)
Awarded National-level SEEM Gold award 2022 for Energy Efficiency
Supported climate action through decarbonization initiatives
Inclusion & Diversity
17,000+ students
STEM education impact
Supported over 17,000 underserved students through STEM education programs, fostering accessibility and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
Committed to advancing women in engineering via scholarships and vocational training (Smile Foundation, IEEE)
Global culture built on ensuring everyone feels seen, valued and heard
Employees accountable for embedding inclusion and respect in workplace culture
“Care for people” cultural pillar reflected via stories shared during Pride Month
Culture Advocate Network celebrates multiple cultures and identities year-round
Gender equality is a strategic ESG pillar focused on increasing female representation