Waste Water Treatment Technician

Kossan Latex Industries (M) Sdn Bhd; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Kossan Latex Industries (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks an operator to run and monitor its wastewater treatment plant, ensuring SOP compliance and safe chemical handling.

You will inspect equipment, collect samples, adjust dosing, and maintain logs while coordinating with maintenance and contractors to keep processes efficient.

A Diploma or certificate in a technical field and at least one year in similar duties are preferred; physically fit to work in plant environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or vocational training in a technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of working experience in wastewater treatment plant operations preferred.
• Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, pumps, valves, and chemical dosing systems.
• Able to perform routine inspections, equipment monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.
• Physically fit and willing to work in a plant operation environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment plant according to SOPs.
• Inspect treatment equipment, pumps, blowers, tanks, pipelines, and instrumentation.
• Monitor pH, DO, MLSS, COD, BOD, turbidity, and flow rates.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis and adjust dosing to optimize performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues and report to supervisor.
• Maintain operational logs and daily reports; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and contractors during servicing and shutdowns.
• Handle chemicals safely and manage storage and inventory.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Equipment monitoring

Troubleshooting

Chemical dosing

Process parameter monitoring

Safety handling of chemicals

Documentation

Education

Technical diploma or certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Environmental

Job description

Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment plant in accordance with established operating procedures.

Conduct routine inspections of treatment equipment, pumps, blowers, tanks, pipelines, and instrumentation.

Monitor process parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), MLSS, COD, BOD, turbidity, and flow rates.

Collect wastewater and treated effluent samples for laboratory analysis.

Adjust chemical dosing and process settings to maintain optimum treatment performance.

Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment.

Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and report abnormalities to the supervisor.

Maintain accurate operational logs, maintenance records, and daily reports.

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, company policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Coordinate with maintenance personnel and external contractors during equipment servicing and plant shutdowns.

Handle chemicals safely and ensure proper storage and inventory control.

Handle scheduled waste packing and disposal.

Maintain good housekeeping within the WWTP and surrounding areas.

Respond to emergency situations such as equipment failures, chemical spills, or treatment upsets.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Job Requirements:

Certificate, Diploma or vocational training in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental, or a related technical field.

Minimum 1 year of working experience in wastewater treatment plant operations, utilities, or a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, pumps, blowers, valves, and chemical dosing systems.

Able to perform routine inspections, equipment monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.

Physically fit and willing to work in a plant operation environment