Senior/Junior Operator - Waste Operator

Department: Engineering / Utilities
Reports To: Waste Water Engineer
Vacancies: 3

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the factory wastewater / effluent treatment system to ensure treated discharge consistently meets statutory and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater and effluent-treatment equipment.
• Monitor pumps, blowers, tanks, dosing systems and treatment processes.
• Check pH, flow, chemical dosing and other operating parameters.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform basic testing.
• Record daily treatment parameters and chemical consumption.
• Carry out routine cleaning and equipment inspections.
• Identify abnormalities and report them to the Waste Water Engineer.
• Assist with sludge handling and scheduled-waste activities where required.
• Maintain chemical stock and ensure safe chemical handling.
• Support preventive maintenance of WTP/WWTP equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety and company procedures.

Requirements

• SPM / Certificate / Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental or related discipline.
• 1–3 years' wastewater-treatment experience preferred.
• Experience in industrial effluent treatment systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with pumps, dosing systems and basic water-quality testing.
• Willing to work shifts.