Wastewater Plant Operations Engineer — Process & Compliance

NSL OilChem Waste Management Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NSL OilChem Waste Management Pte Ltd is seeking a capable engineer to oversee daily wastewater treatment plant operations and production planning. You will supervise shifts, monitor key parameters, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with EHS and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience in wastewater or chemical processing, strong analytical skills, and effective communication to coordinate with multiple departments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management and operation of wastewater treatment processes.
• Production planning.
• Oversee process supervisors and shift manpower planning and performance.
• Control and monitor key operating parameters; maintain database and analyze trends.
• Undertake remedial process adjustments after consult with Treatability team.
• Manage inventory, usage and consumption of production materials.
• Overseeing housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Coordinate with Logistics, QC, Treatability, and Procurement teams for materials and services.
• Monitor equipment performance; communicate repair needs and minimize downtime.
• Conduct onboarding and upskilling training for operational staff.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, EHS policy and regulatory requirements (MOM, NEA, SCDF).
• Analyze and optimize operational problems; energy efficiency calculations for boiler/ evaporator/ cooling tower/ RO.
• Liaise with Project Engineering for project works.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

NSL OilChem Waste Management Pte Ltd is seeking a capable engineer to oversee daily wastewater treatment plant operations and production planning. You will supervise shifts, monitor key parameters, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with EHS and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience in wastewater or chemical processing, strong analytical skills, and effective communication to coordinate with multiple departments.