Engineer (Operations/Process/Chemical)

NSL OILCHEM WASTE MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSL OILCHEM WASTE MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking a qualified professional to manage daily wastewater treatment operations and production planning in Singapore.

You will supervise shift teams, monitor critical process parameters and maintain water chemistry data while driving improvements through trend analysis and reactor performance evaluation. The role requires hands-on experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset to coordinate with multiple departments and uphold

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on operation experience in wastewater treatment or chemical processing.
• Independent, analytical, systematic, inquisitive and proactive problem-solver mindset.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of wastewater treatment processes and production planning.
• Oversee process supervisors, shift manpower planning and performance.
• Monitor key operating parameters and maintain water chemistry database; analyze trends and reactor performance.
• Coordinate with Logistics, QC, Treatability and Procurement for materials and service requisitions.
• Monitor equipment performance, communicate repair needs, and minimize downtime.
• Conduct onboarding and upskilling training for operational staff.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, EHS policies and MOM/NEA/SCDF regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

• Responsible for day-to-day management and operation of various wastewater treatment processes which includes:
  • Production planning
  • Oversee Process Supervisors and shift manpower planning and performance
  • Control and monitor the key operating parameters. Maintain database to update water chemistry parameters and analyze trend and observe the bio reactor performance.
  • Undertake remedial process adjustments, if necessary, after due consultation with Treatability team
  • Manage and account for inventory, usage and consumption of production material and consumables.
  • Overseeing housekeeping
• Co-ordinate with other supporting departments such as:
• Logistics on transportation of wastewater, QC and Treatability team on process methods and controls, Procurement for materials and services requisitions
• Monitor and examine equipment performance to identify defects. Communicate repair and maintenancerequirements / schedule with department heads and Maintenance team. Track andfollow-up repair works related issues closely to minimize equipment downtime.
• Conduct on boarding training and upskilling training for operational staff.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, EHS policy, procedures & practices and regulatory requirements of MOM, NEA, SCDF and other relevant authorities.
• Perform analysis and optimization of operational problems Energy efficiency calculation for boiler / Evaporator / cooling tower / RO in the wastewater Treatment Plant

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with good knowledge of Chemistry.
• At least 3 years of hand-on experience in operation of wastewater treatment plant or chemical processing plant.
• Possess independent, analytical, systematic, inquisitive, and proactive mind for problem solving
• Team player with good in communication and interpersonal skills