Christopher Aristokili

Peterborough,Cambrigdeshire

Summary

Senior technical manager with 11 years of experience in water, wastewater, desalination, and industrial effluent treatment systems. Expertise in managing full project lifecycles, from feasibility and design to commissioning and operational optimization. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. NEBOSH-qualified and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified, with a strong emphasis on safety compliance and performance enhancement.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Senior Water Treatment Engineer / Technical Lead

Nijhuis

Camebrigde , Cambrigdeshire

01.2016 - Current

Delivered water and wastewater treatment systems from design support through to commissioning and operation
Supported feasibility studies, optioneering, and technical solution development
Reviewed and interpreted PFDs, P&IDs, process designs, and supplier specifications
Coordinated multidisciplinary teams (MEICA, civil, process and operations) to ensure successful project delivery
Led pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, ensuring systems met process guarantees
Troubleshot plant performance and implemented optimisation and design improvements
Monitored water quality and conducted laboratory testing (BOD, COD, MLSS, contaminants) to ensure compliance
Controlled and operated treatment plant systems to maintain safe and efficient water treatment and distribution
Developed KPIs and analysed operational data to improve performance and identify bottlenecks
Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including liaison with regulatory bodies

Operations Manager - Engineering & Industrial Systems

Perkins Engines

01.2008 - 01.2016

Managed engineering operations across production, maintenance and project delivery.
Led a team of 48 engineers and technicians across multiple departments.
Supported plant implementation and system upgrades.
Delivered process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Managed budgets, performance metrics and operational KPIs.
Ensured compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and safety standards.
Delivered technical training and operational support across engineering functions.

Skills

Water & wastewater treatment (industrial, municipal, effluent)
Design support: PFDs, P&IDs, specifications
Commissioning & plant start-up
Project delivery (concept to operation)
Process optimisation & troubleshooting

Laboratory testing (BOD, COD, MLSS, contaminants)
MEICA coordination & multidisciplinary teamwork
Technical proposals & tender support
KPI development & performance analysis
Health, safety & environmental compliance (NEBOSH, ISO)