Wastewater Treatment Lead - SCADA & Process Optimization

Headhunters; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking a senior professional to supervise the Wastewater Treatment Works, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with contractual obligations. You will coordinate with Plant Management, monitor systems and optimize processes to maximize performance within budget constraints.

You will also oversee daily inspections, analyze wastewater results, train team members and keep detailed records for monthly reporting, while maintaining ISO standards and related regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Chemical Engineering or equivalent or higher qualification.
• Must be registered as DWS Class V Process Controller.
• Minimum 6 years in wastewater treatment and MBR plant operations, with ≥2 years supervising.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment, integrated SCADA systems, troubleshooting and optimization.
• Valid code B/EB driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Works to meet contractual obligations.
• Liaise with Plant Management to implement guidelines on operational sequences and instructions.
• Ensure liquid and solids handling processes meet standards at budgeted costs.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of unit processes and report to Plant Manager.
• Monitor wastewater analysis (COD, ammonia) and adjust operations as needed.
• Analyze progress reports and performance data to adjust plant parameters.
• Keep detailed records and produce monthly reports via remedial actions.
• Update procedural records and registers of investigations and inspections.
• Check meter readings and indicate flow, levels and outputs.
• Prepare operational performance reports for Plant Management.
• Investigate opportunities to improve operations and minimize losses via optimization.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.
• Assist to maintain ISO standards, Green Drop, OHS Act, etc.

Skills

SCADA systems

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Supervisory experience

Wastewater treatment

Education

Degree / Diploma in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Headhunters is seeking a senior professional to supervise the Wastewater Treatment Works, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with contractual obligations. You will coordinate with Plant Management, monitor systems and optimize processes to maximize performance within budget constraints.

You will also oversee daily inspections, analyze wastewater results, train team members and keep detailed records for monthly reporting, while maintaining ISO standards and related regulatory