Lead Water Treatment Engineer – RODI & WWTP Operations

Nexperia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking an experienced engineer to lead a technical team overseeing RODI and wastewater treatment systems at our Seremban site. You will ensure reliable operation, drive improvements for manufacturing support, and manage capital projects with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Role requires strong leadership, hands-on maintenance experience, and proficiency with SCADA/PLC systems. You will develop preventive maintenance programs and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Water/Wastewater Treatment, Utilities or Facilities Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of RODI, RO, IX/DI and WWTP operations.
• Experience in water treatment system design, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret PFDs and P&IDs.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and automation control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of EH&S and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technicians for RODI and wastewater systems.
• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of water treatment systems.
• Drive capacity planning, upgrades, and improvements for manufacturing needs.
• Implement reliability, safety, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor system performance to maintain water quality and efficiency.
• Establish SOPs, maintenance standards, and monitoring practices.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analyses.
• Manage SCADA monitoring for RODI and WWTP operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Manage water-treatment-related projects and major shutdowns.
• Provide emergency and after-hours support when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Safety improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PLC/SCADA systems

Job description

Nexperia is seeking an experienced engineer to lead a technical team overseeing RODI and wastewater treatment systems at our Seremban site. You will ensure reliable operation, drive improvements for manufacturing support, and manage capital projects with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Role requires strong leadership, hands-on maintenance experience, and proficiency with SCADA/PLC systems. You will develop preventive maintenance programs and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with