Water Treatment Engineer – Sludge & Desalination Specialist

Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) invites qualified engineers to join our sludge treatment, water reclamation and desalination operations in Penang. You will ensure efficient plant performance, monitor processes, implement improvements and report on compliance with DOE standards.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering, at least two years’ related experience, and strong analytical and leadership skills to guide technicians and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil / Mechanical / Chemical / Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years working experience in related field.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, result oriented and interpersonal skill.
• Ability to lead a group of staff ranging from Senior Technicians, Technicians, Administrative Officers, consultants and contractors.
• Ability to work under pressure, tight schedule and stringent environment.
• Possess good project management skills.
• Positions offered is contract for one (1) year prior to absorption into permanent posts and subject to job performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor the operation and performance of water reclamation plant (WRP) systems to maximize treated water recovery, reuse efficiency and overall process reliability.
• Monitor and optimize desalination plant process including pretreatment systems, reverse osmosis (RO) membrane performance, chemical dosing, energy consumption and product water quality.
• Conduct process performance analysis, troubleshooting and optimization studies for water reclamation and desalination facilities to improve operational efficiency, reduce operating costs and enhance system reliability.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and recommendations for water reclamation, desalination and other innovative water treatment technologies.
• Coordinate pilot projects, research initiatives and technology evaluations related to water reclamation desalination and sustainable water treatment solutions, including collaboration with consultant, research institutions, government agencies and technology providers.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem solving

Interpersonal skill

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil / Mechanical / Chemical / Environmental Engineering

Job description

Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) invites qualified engineers to join our sludge treatment, water reclamation and desalination operations in Penang. You will ensure efficient plant performance, monitor processes, implement improvements and report on compliance with DOE standards.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering, at least two years’ related experience, and strong analytical and leadership skills to guide technicians and