Wastewater Plant Technician: Optimize & Ensure Compliance

F&B Nutrition Sdn. Bhd.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

F&B Nutrition Sdn. Bhd. in Selangor seeks a wastewater treatment technician to operate and monitor treatment processes, perform maintenance and collect samples. You will troubleshoot issues, adjust controls, and ensure compliance with DOE Malaysia regulations.

The role requires 2–3 years in a related setting, a relevant certificate or diploma, and strong data logging skills. The position is based on site with shift duties and occasional emergency call-outs.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of experience in a wastewater treatment plant, industrial effluent plant, or similar process environment.
• Minimum professional certificate or diploma in environmental, chemical, civil engineering, or related technical field.
• Good working knowledge of wastewater treatment principles and processes.
• Ability to operate and monitor plant equipment, collect samples, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes including screening, grit removal, sedimentation, biological treatment, MBR and sludge handling.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on plant equipment such as pumps, blowers, valves, motors, chemical feed systems, MBR systems and instrumentation.
• Conduct daily plant inspections, record operational data, and maintain accurate logs (flow rates, pH, dissolved oxygen, MLSS, etc.).
• Collect water and sludge samples for laboratory testing and perform basic on-site analysis.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and equipment failures; respond to alarms and emergencies promptly.
• Adjust process controls (chemical dosing, aeration rates, sludge wasting, etc.) to optimize treatment efficiency.
• Assist in preparing reports for management and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in shift duties and be available for emergency call-outs.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Process optimization

Data logging

Education

Diploma in Environmental Eng

Professional Certificate

Job description

F&B Nutrition Sdn. Bhd. in Selangor seeks a wastewater treatment technician to operate and monitor treatment processes, perform maintenance and collect samples. You will troubleshoot issues, adjust controls, and ensure compliance with DOE Malaysia regulations.

The role requires 2–3 years in a related setting, a relevant certificate or diploma, and strong data logging skills. The position is based on site with shift duties and occasional emergency call-outs.