WWTP Engineer

IBIDEN Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental management company in Penang is seeking a qualified individual to oversee WWTP operations, ensuring compliance with DOE standards. The role involves optimizing biological processes, troubleshooting issues, and preparing documentation. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and certification, with 1-2 years of experience in water treatment plants. This position offers opportunities for training development and inter-departmental collaboration, along with a strong focus on operational excellence and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Chemical.
• Certified in CePIETSO-BP.
• Minimum 1-2 years working experience in WWTP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize biological processes and effluent performance.
• Lead engineering improvements and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain critical documents.
• Develop training programs and coordinate with Lab team.
• Support audits for compliance and quality assurance.
• Implement cost control strategies and maintain high standards.

Skills

Biological process management

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Data reporting

Training development

5S practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Certification in CePIETSO-BP

Job description

WWTP Operations Management & Compliance:

Oversee, monitor, and optimize all biological processes and daily influent/effluent performance, ensuring strict adherence to Department of Environment (DOE) standards for discharge, system performance, and reporting.

Process Optimization & Troubleshooting:

Lead and implement engineering improvements and process optimization initiatives, conducting thorough troubleshooting and root cause analysis for operational malfunctions and abnormal results.

Reporting & Documentation Management:

Prepare comprehensive operational data reports, performance summaries, and improvement proposals for management. Additionally, review, update, and maintain critical operational documents (e.g., OM/OI/CS/OPL/RFC, HIRARC, EAIA).

Training & Inter-departmental Collaboration:

Develop and deliver training programs for new specialists and technicians and effectively coordinate with the Lab team for external sampling activities.

Audit Support:

Provide active support during both internal and external audits to ensure continuous compliance and quality assurance.

Operational Excellence & Cost Control:

Champion and sustain 5S practices and high housekeeping standards across all designated areas, while actively identifying and implementing cost reduction strategies.

Qualification

1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemical, or related field
2. Certified in CePIETSO-BP
3. Minimum 1-2 years working experience in WWTP