WTP Engineer

PT Gowa Makassar Tourism Development Tbk; Makassar; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions provider in Makassar is seeking a Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Engineer. The successful candidate will manage operations, optimize processes, and ensure regulatory compliance in water treatment. Responsibilities include daily monitoring, technical reporting, and coordinating maintenance activities. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, along with 2–7 years of experience in water treatment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and contributes to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–7 years of experience in water treatment plant operations, commissioning, design, or process engineering.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes such as coagulation/flocculation and disinfection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily WTP operations to ensure efficient, reliable water treatment processes.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water quality regulations.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with operations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge of water treatment processes

Ability to work in a plant environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Engineer to oversee the design, operation, optimization, and maintenance of water treatment systems. The ideal candidate will ensure continuous, safe, and compliant operation of the plant while driving efficiency and supporting capital improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Monitoring

• Oversee daily WTP operations to ensure efficient, reliable water treatment processes.
• Monitor system performance, equipment functionality, and process control parameters (flow, pressure, turbidity, chemical dosing, etc.).
• Troubleshoot process or equipment issues and implement corrective actions.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Develop, review, and optimize treatment process designs and operating procedures.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, and performance summaries.
• Lead or support upgrades, plant expansion projects, and system integration efforts.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water quality regulations.
• Conduct and review water quality testing, sampling, and analyses.
• Maintain accurate operational and regulatory documentation.

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with operations teams.
• Support reliability engineering, root-cause analyses, and equipment lifecycle planning.
• Manage vendor relationships for spare parts, chemicals, and technical services.

Safety & Environmental Stewardship

• Uphold safety standards and participate in hazard assessments and training.
• Ensure environmental protection protocols are followed across all operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–7 years of experience in water treatment plant operations, commissioning, design, or process engineering (requirements can be adjusted).
• Knowledge of water treatment processes such as coagulation/flocculation, filtration, disinfection, RO, UF, softening, or sludge handling.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, instrumentation, and process control.
• Understanding of regulatory standards (e.g., EPA, local water authority guidelines).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a plant environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.