Water/Wastewater Performance Engineer

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Industries Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Performance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of water and wastewater plants. You will lead treatability analyses, support troubleshooting and optimization, and contribute to innovation in plant performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, 2+ years' experience, hands-on lab/pilot testing, and strong Excel/data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in water / wastewater treatment, process optimization, and plant troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory and pilot-scale testing.
• Proficient in technical report writing and data analysis using MS Excel.
• Strong communication skills to engage with Operations, Commercial teams, and Customers.
• Knowledge of biological, physical, and chemical wastewater treatment processes.
• Familiarity with wastewater modeling software (BioWin, GPS-X, SUMO) or RO projection software (DuPont WAVE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale studies for troubleshooting, optimization, and new/complex wastewater projects.
• Conduct treatability analyses, propose treatment schemes, and evaluate treatment costs for customer solutions.
• Manage R&D lab operations, including equipment, supplies, housekeeping, and budget planning.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and prepare technical reports.
• Support the Commercial team with technical clarifications and practical wastewater solutions.
• Support process optimization projects, track performance improvements, and identify cost savings.
• Provide process input for plant upgrades, including mass/energy balances and equipment sizing.
• Support in technical reviews covering control philosophy, instrumentation, piping, hydraulics, and safety assessments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot water and wastewater plant performance to ensure reliability and availability.
• Analyze mass balance to identify inefficiencies, losses, and leaks, and refine monitoring metrics.
• Provide process support during customer shutdowns and coordinate with O&M teams to prevent plant upsets.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Tools

BioWin

GPS-X

SUMO

DuPont WAVE

MS Excel

Job description

Sembcorp Industries Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Performance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of water and wastewater plants. You will lead treatability analyses, support troubleshooting and optimization, and contribute to innovation in plant performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, 2+ years' experience, hands-on lab/pilot testing, and strong Excel/data analysis skills.