Job Description
Main Accountabilities
The Waste Water Process & Network Engineer is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end operations of wastewater collection, transmission, treatment, and the redistribution of treated sewage effluent (TSE) for irrigation purposes.
Key responsibilities include ensuring the efficient and continuous operation of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), including pumping stations and associated collection and transmission networks. The engineer will monitor and optimize process parameters and key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain compliance, system reliability, and operational excellence.
Additionally, the Process Engineer manages all process-related activities within the WWTP, including internal laboratory operations, coordination with external testing facilities, and quality assurance of incoming treatment chemicals to ensure consistent process performance and water quality standards.
Detailed Job Description
- Supervise and manage all activities within the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) regarding process and performance to ensure effluent specifications are delivered and maintained for the client.
- Working knowledge of process optimization and directly how it relates to wastewater treatment effectiveness.
- Familiar with biological wastewater nitrification and denitrification processing along with physical separation to remove phosphorus.
- Examine wastewater data and apply computer software applications of spreadsheets and word processing to analyse results and communicate to Operators and management.
- Forecast trending process data and give directives to Operators.
- Evaluate and verify laboratory sampling methods and techniques and report discrepancies to Operations Manager.
- Strong technical writing and oral communication to include presentation skills for Operator training.
- Identify and report any abnormalities within the plant or shift supervisor records and report to the Operations Manager.
- Monitor daily Mass Balance and Flow Balance spreadsheets and provide the process guide to Lead Operators.
- Use process guide to conduct site inspections and rectify directives for proper WWTP operation.
- Responsible for the safe operation of the plant and personnel either in the Lab and within WWTP.
- Prepare monthly reports to include graphs using mathematical and statistical information for explanation to the client.
- Verify and maintain process information and ensure records are kept securely in accordance with company policy.
- Liaise with Lead Operators and the Operations Manager of treatment processes specifically including membrane treatment, Safety, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
- Respond and attend to emergency call outs and take appropriate action.
- Responsible to supervise and coach team members to deliver process objectives and ensure work safety and compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Note:
The Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of operational experience in wastewater treatment plants and at least 2 years with MBR experience or similar industry.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of WWTP and MBR plants
- Ability to manage a team, establish safety procedures and distribute work instructions, organize, and prepare process reports, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English, to deliver and support change.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or relevant.
- Good command on Google Suit, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Additional Information
Personal Attributes
- Strong Technical Aptitude
Deep understanding of chemical, biological, and mechanical processes in wastewater treatment and network hydraulics. - Problem-Solving Mindset
Skilled at troubleshooting operational issues, optimizing plant performance, and resolving network blockages or overflows. - Analytical and Critical Thinking
Uses data from sensors, lab tests, and SCADA systems to identify trends, predict failures, and make process improvements. - Detail-Oriented
Careful monitoring and adjustment of treatment parameters to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. - Environmental Responsibility
Passionate about sustainability, conservation, and minimizing environmental impact. - Adaptability
Able to respond quickly to changes in flow rates, weather conditions, or regulatory requirements. - Communication Skills
Can explain technical issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders (e.g., government ministries). - Team Collaboration
Works closely with operators, maintenance teams, consultants, and regulatory authorities to manage systems effectively. - Initiative and Ownership
Proactively seeks improvements in treatment efficiency and network resilience. - Health & Safety Awareness
Consistently promotes and follows safety protocols in potentially hazardous environments.
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