Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer | On-site Impact

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 represents a large industrial facility in East London, Eastern Cape, seeking a Chemical Engineer to manage and operate the wastewater treatment plant on-site. You will monitor operations, optimize dosing, troubleshoot equipment, and implement process improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and at least three years of experience, with strong knowledge of water treatment technologies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial wastewater treatment plant operations or management.
• Solid understanding of wastewater treatment technologies (activated sludge, MBR, physical/chemical).
• Knowledge of water chemistry and analytical methods for water quality assessment.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations for industrial wastewater discharge.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the industrial wastewater treatment plant and monitor key process parameters.
• Ensure compliance with local and national environmental regulations and discharge permits.
• Optimize chemical treatment processes (coagulation, flocculation, disinfection) for target effluent quality.
• Conduct regular testing and analysis of wastewater influent and effluent.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues with treatment equipment (pumps, filters, clarifiers).
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.
• Maintain accurate operational records and prepare performance reports.
• Manage inventory of treatment chemicals and coordinate with suppliers.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures within the facility.

Skills

Water chemistry

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Activated sludge

MBR

Disinfection systems

Job description

Placements24 represents a large industrial facility in East London, Eastern Cape, seeking a Chemical Engineer to manage and operate the wastewater treatment plant on-site. You will monitor operations, optimize dosing, troubleshoot equipment, and implement process improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and at least three years of experience, with strong knowledge of water treatment technologies and