Chemical Engineer - Water Treatment

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Environmental impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Chemical Engineer with a focus on water treatment to optimize purification and wastewater systems in Kimberley, South Africa. This role emphasizes compliance with environmental regulations and efficient resource management within a growing organization.

You will design, troubleshoot, and implement innovative solutions for improved water management, collaborating with operations and maintenance to ensure reliable plant performance and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering required.
• 3+ years in water or wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of filtration, disinfection, and chemical dosing.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and optimize water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Conduct water quality analysis and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
• Develop P&IDs and equipment specifications for water treatment systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams for reliable plant performance.

Skills

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Filtration

Disinfection

Chemical dosing

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

B.Sc. Chemical Engineering

B.Eng. Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Chemical Engineer with a focus on water treatment processes to join their team in Kimberley . This role is essential for optimizing water purification and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and meeting operational demands. You will be involved in process design, troubleshooting, and implementing innovative solutions for efficient water management. This is a key position for an engineer passionate about environmental solutions and sustainable resource management within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and optimize water and wastewater treatment processes .
• Conduct water quality analysis and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions to maintain treatment standards.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Develop P&IDs and equipment specifications for water treatment systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure reliable plant performance.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in water or wastewater treatment processes.
• Strong knowledge of filtration, disinfection, and chemical dosing techniques.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations and standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development in water resource management.
• A hybrid work arrangement for improved work-life balance.
• Contribution to vital environmental protection efforts in Kimberley .
• Supportive team environment focused on sustainability.