DHANANJAY KOTNALA
Environment Manager
Vasai
Summary
Seasoned Senior Manager in Environment with over two decades of hands on experience in environmental management, sustainability, and compliance in manufacturing industry. Expert in E|TP Plant operations, carbon footprint analysis and audit reporting. Conversant with Indian environmental laws and regulations, driving regulatory adherence and proactive sustainability imitative. Recently completed an MSc. in Environmental Science from IGNOU, reflecting ability to learn and perform.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager- ETP
D’Decor Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Boisar, Dist. Palghar
05.2025 - Current
- Handling of Wastewater treatment and Recycling of wastewater with use in process.
- Adherence to PCB Compliance 24 X 7 for effluent discharges.
- Module Champion for Environmental Performance of STeP Audit for ZDHC
- Setting up and maintaining of Laboratory, & training the chemist to check parameters as per APHA methods.
- Part of team setting baseline for carbon footprint of the company, with planning for its reduction by engineering control, technological changes and renewable energy generations.
- Internal auditor for the ISO 14001 audit, and other audits related to environment.
- Co-ordination with vendors for smooth completion of the task
- Preparing MIS report and costing reports
- Liaisoning with PCB officials for proper adhering to compliance and proper documentation.
- Monitoring Performance of ETP and RO to meet the recycling goal.
- G-7/1, M.I.D.C. Tarapur, Boisar (W) Dist. Palghar, Maharashtra. Tel No. 02525306630
- Deputy Manager-ETP (June 2014 to April 2025)
Deputy Manger Process
Ecotex Environmental Technologies (Blr) Pvt. Ltd.
Shimoga, Karnataka
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Successfully commissioning of 4 MLD ETP and RO of ZLD textile plant, Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., Shimoga, Karnataka.
- Maintaining daily analysis report, chemical consumption, power consumption, Maintaining inventory record of chemicals used in the plant.
- Setting up and maintaining of Laboratory, doing testing of various parameters.
- Preparing MIS Report
- Handling team of 24 persons including supervisors, chemist, operator and helpers.
- Supervision of Operation and Maintenance of the ETP and RO.
- “Gayathri Villa”, # 22, 2nd Main, 2nd Cross, RMV 2nd Stage, ACES Layout, Sanjaynagar,, Bangalore 560 094
- Project Engineer (Oct. 2009 till May 2011)
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
Supervisor E.T.P.
Mandhana Industries Ltd.
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Heading of E.T.P. of all the 3 units of the textile company in Boisar, conducting feasibility study on current status of all the three units in details, indicating their limitations and suggesting the improvements required to carryout to streamline the process and achieving desired results, setting up environmental laboratory with various instruments, maintaining data of various inlet and outlet parameters and try to meet M.P.C.B. norms, Commissioning. of ETP of capacity 3 MLD and growing of activated sludge biological culture as per requirement. Commissioning DAF for chemical treatment.
- C-3, M.I.D.C., Tarapur, Boisar (W), Dist. Thane
Environmental Engineer
Eco Tech Engineering
06.2009 - 09.2009
- Handling purchasing and transport of various inventories required for project execution.
- Directing and assisting laying of piping, installation of pumps, and some civil works.
- Build good rapport with the client and got their best co-operation for execution of work.
- Successful coordination with sub contractors for proper utilization of time.
- Successful Commissioning of ETP/STP.
- Preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manual for ETP/STP
- Training of ETP/STP operators.
- Analysing various parameters of waste water for effective treatment. And doing tretability studies.
- B/106, Shiv Shakti Complex, S.V. Road, Dahisar (E)
Environmental Scientist
Jacobs Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
Andheri, Mumbai
10.2004 - 05.2009
- Total Management of Laboratory which included evolution of sampling program, supervise sampling activity, conducting treatability studies, Preparation of lab analysis report for water, wastewater, air and solids.
- Conducted treatability studies including Biodegradability study for petrochemicals, adhesive manufacturing unit and other chemical manufacturing industries
- Preparation of Job Specifications for various effluent treatment related projects and assistance in preparing Technical Bid analysis
- Train and Lead the team for data analysis work for overseas client and co-ordination with the different Indian and foreign offices for required output.
- Jacobs House, Ramkrishna Mandir Road, Kondivita, MIDC, Andheri(E), Mumbai - 400059.
- Department : Jacobs Infrastructure Services (Environment Engineering Division).
Technical Sales Executive
NP Chem Treat Engineering Co.
06.2004 - 09.2004
- Drafting introductory letters to various companies. Visiting various industries and conducting treatability studies (Flocculation only) and recommending suitable flocculants as per need. Monitored BMC (Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation) W.T.P. at Panjrapur, Kalyan for flocculant dosing.
- Authorized dealers of Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Vakola Bridge, Santacruz (E), Mumbai.
Education
M.Sc. - Env. Science
Mumbai RC
01.2025
P.G.D. - Environ. Pollution Control Tech.
Garware Institute of Career Education & Development
01.2004
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Vartak College
Vasai01.1999
H.S.C - undefined
Thomas Baptista Jr. College
Vasai01.1996
S.S.C. -
Carmelite Convent High School
01.1994
Skills
Operations management
Timeline
Senior Manager- ETP
D’Decor Exports Pvt. Ltd.
05.2025 - Current
Deputy Manger Process
Ecotex Environmental Technologies (Blr) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2013 - 05.2014
Supervisor E.T.P.
Mandhana Industries Ltd.
06.2011 - 08.2012
Environmental Engineer
Eco Tech Engineering
06.2009 - 09.2009
Environmental Scientist
Jacobs Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2004 - 05.2009
Technical Sales Executive
NP Chem Treat Engineering Co.
06.2004 - 09.2004
B.Sc. - Chemistry
Vartak College
H.S.C - undefined
Thomas Baptista Jr. College
M.Sc. - Env. Science
Mumbai RC
P.G.D. - Environ. Pollution Control Tech.
Garware Institute of Career Education & Development
S.S.C. -
Carmelite Convent High School
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Pollution Control Technology from Garware Institute, Kalina, University of Mumbai
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIE / OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Computer (Software, System Analysis & Design applications) & RDBMS from Father Agnel Technical Institute (Autonomous Institute)
(Proficiency in microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)