ETP Operator

Dabur International Ltd; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Dabur International Ltd is seeking an ETP Operator to operate, monitor, and maintain the 100 KLD effluent treatment plant on a shift basis, ensuring consistent treated water quality and regulatory compliance.

You will manage the full ETP process train from screening to MBR, adjust dosing systems, log process parameters, support maintenance, and coordinate with regulatory inspections to uphold safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or Civil engineering/post-secondary training.
• Willingness to operate on rotating shifts and work in a water treatment environment.
• Experience or familiarity with ETP/STP operations preferred in FMCG or industrial settings.
• Ability to read process diagrams and follow P&ID/flow schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the full ETP process train from collection to treated water storage.
• Start up, shut down, and adjust dosing systems (lime, acid, alum, chlorine, citric acid).
• Log key process parameters per shift (pH, flow, DO, MLSS) and report deviations.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for pump, blower, and instrument maintenance and spares.
• Maintain daily logs, chemical usage records, and shift handover reports.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals per MSDS and site procedures.
• Support regulatory inspections and treated water quality reporting.

Skills

Read P&ID

Troubleshooting pumps

Log and monitor parameters

Safety-first handling

Education

ITI / Diploma in Chemical, Environmental, Mech or civil

Tools

Dosing systems

Sludge dewatering equipment

Instrumentation basics

Job description

Position Title

ETP Operator (Effluent Treatment Plant Operator)

Department / Reporting

Reports to Engineering Manager

Plant Overview

Naturelle LLC operates a 100 KLD Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) comprising equalization, physico-chemical treatment (coagulation-flocculation, DAF), biological treatment (anaerobic digester/clarifier, two-stage aeration with anoxic/aeration/MBR), sludge handling (sludge holding tanks, volute micro press, filter press), and a chlorine/citric acid-dosed treated water polishing stage before discharge or reuse.

Job Purpose

Operate, monitor, and maintain the ETP on a shift basis to ensure consistent treated water quality, regulatory compliance, and safe, efficient plant operation in line with the plant's P&ID and process flow design.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the full ETP process train: Collection Tank → Screen Chamber → O&G Trap → Equalization Tank → Reaction/Coagulation/Flocculation Tanks → DAF → Primary Clarifier → Buffer Tank → Anaerobic Digester/Clarifier → Aeration (Stage-1) → Secondary Clarifier → Anoxic/Aeration/MBR → Treated Water Tank.
• Start up, shut down, and adjust dosing systems (Lime & Acid, Alum, Alum & Poly, Chlorine & Citric Acid) to maintain target pH, coagulation, and disinfection parameters.
• Monitor and log key process parameters each shift (flow, pH, DO, MLSS, sludge levels) and elevate deviations promptly.
• Operate sludge handling equipment — sludge holding tanks (primary and biological), volute micro press, and coordinate with the existing filter press for dewatering.
• Perform routine checks, minor troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on pumps, blowers, dosing pumps, MBR system, and instrumentation (flow meters, pressure indicators) as per the P&ID.
• Maintain daily operating logs, consumable (chemical) usage records, and shift handover reports.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of treatment chemicals (lime, alum, polyelectrolyte, chlorine, citric acid) per MSDS and site EHS procedures.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team for equipment breakdowns, calibration, and spares requirements.
• Support statutory compliance — treated water quality reporting and liaison during regulatory inspections/audits.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out and confined space entry procedures where applicable (tanks, clarifiers, digesters).

Qualifications & Experience

• ITI / Diploma in Chemical, Environmental, Mech or civil
• Prior experience operating an ETP/STP, preferably with biological treatment (ASP/SBR/MBR) and DAF systems, in an FMCG or industrial manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of dosing systems, sludge dewatering equipment, and basic instrumentation.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts.

Skills

• Ability to read and follow P&ID / process flow diagrams.
• Basic troubleshooting of pumps, blowers, and dosing systems.
• Attention to detail for logging and parameter tracking.
• Safety-conscious approach to chemical handling and confined-space work.

Work Environment

Plant/shop-floor role involving exposure to wastewater treatment chemicals, rotating equipment, and outdoor tank areas. PPE compliance mandatory.