Lead Chemist

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UAE water treatment company seeks candidates with in-depth knowledge and practical experience in operating water treatment and desalination plants. The ideal candidates must demonstrate flexibility in working hours, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle environmental compliance. Familiarity with chemical systems and safety procedures is essential for ensuring plant efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work long hours, weekends, and be on call periodically.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Full understanding of company safety rules and procedures.
• Experience with reverse osmosis membranes and chemical handling.

Skills

Good command of the English language

Verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility to work long hours and weekends

In-depth understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment Management

Practical understanding of Water Treatment and Desalination plants

Ability to analyze problems effectively

Knowledge of chemical systems for desalination

Perform First Aid and CPR

Job description

Knowledge and skills:

• Good command of the English language with verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible: willing to work long hours, weekends, and be on call if required (periodically).
• Arabic is an advantage.
• In-depth understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment Management procedures.
• Full understanding and practical application of Company safety rules.
• Practical understanding of the operating principles of Water Treatment and Desalination plants, including a wide range of auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to operate a wide range of plant from the field and analyze problems effectively.
• In-depth understanding and application of Operating Instructions and Procedures related to RO plants.
• Conduct routine operating and testing procedures in accordance with Operating Instructions.
• Make accurate and timely decisions affecting plant processes and performance.
• Comprehensive understanding and practical experience with chemical systems for desalination and potabilization, including safe handling, dosing, and monitoring of chemicals such as anti-scalants, coagulants, disinfectants, and pH adjusters.
• Knowledge of sludge thickening, dewatering, and disposal methods to handle by-products of the desalination process in compliance with environmental standards.
• Operate reverse osmosis membranes, prevent fouling, and perform cleaning processes to optimize efficiency.
• Isolate and prepare equipment for safe work, including issuing Safe Work Permits.
• Conduct system pre-start checks and safely return plant to operation.
• Perform First Aid and CPR when necessary.