Wastewater Process Engineer

Hire Resolve; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company in Midrand is looking for a Wastewater process technologist/engineer to oversee projects involving influent and effluent water treatment. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of process design, and is proficient in AutoCAD and other engineering tools. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on advanced treatment technologies with a focus on sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment processes.
• Communicate effectively with clients and contractors.
• Knowledge of South African design standards.
• Knowledge of South African design standards and regulatory frameworks
• Expertise in treatments such as MBR, BNR, activated sludge
• Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil Designer/Civil3D (process simulation a plus)

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Develop design reports and process flow diagrams.
• Conduct feasibility assessments for treatment systems.
• Present technical proposals to clients.
• Conduct plant process audits and troubleshoot operations for optimization.
• Prepare process designs and technical proposals for tenders.
• Monitor treatment plant performance and ensure compliance with specs.
• Write technical reports and compile O&M manuals.
• Understand ISO 3050:2018 and DWS requirements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, consultants and contractors on technical/commercial aspects.
• Evaluate and design advanced treatment technologies for reuse, including filtration, UV, and ozonation.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and process evaluations for treatment systems.

Skills

Process design knowledge

Technical knowledge of municipal services

Experience with filtration and disinfection technologies

Proficient in AutoCAD

MBR/BNR/Activated sludge

Leadership

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Chemical, Civil or Process Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil Designer

Civil3D

Job description

Hire Resolve’s client, awastewater treatment company is looking for a Wastewater process technologist/ engineer to lead their wastewater treatment team. The role involves analysis of the influent water, effluent water and various treatment processes.

Location: Midrand, GP

Responsibilities

• Proven track record in water reuse (potable and non-potable).
• Leading or supporting water and wastewater treatment projects from concept to commissioning.
• Process engineering design development based on design guidelines and good engineering practice, providing cost-effective solutions whilst ensuring technical compliance with client requirements.
• Develop design reports, operating philosophies, produce process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Stay abreast of national and international standards, policies, and best practices related to water reuse.
• Technical presentations to potential or existing clients.
• Conducting plant process audits and provide process expertise for troubleshooting and operations optimisation on treatment plants.
• Preparing process designs and technical proposals for engineering studies and industrial tenders.
• Monitor installed treatment plant performance and ensure adherence to specifications and quality.
• Keep up to date with latest technologies, design tools & guidelines and developments in the water treatment field and from local / international suppliers.
• Writing of technical reports & compilation of O & M Manual.
• Understand ISO 3050: 2018 and DWS (General and Special Limit) requirements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, consultants and contractors on technical and commercial aspects.
• Evaluate and design advanced treatment technologies for reuse, including filtration, UV disinfection and ozonation.
• Conducting feasibility assessments and process evaluations for treatment systems.

Key Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-graduate experience in wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of process design, civil works, and municipal service (including requirements).
• Influent water, effluent water and various treatment processes experience and knowledge.
• Knowledge of applicable South African design standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Expertise in treatment technologies such as MBR, BNR, activated sludge.
• Competent in AutoCAD, Civil Designer, Civil3D (process simulation a plus).

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Chemical, Civil or Process Engineering (with a focus on wastewater).
• Professional registration or registration-in-progress with ECSA is advantageous.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge [e-mail] or at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].