Water Treatment Engineer — Hybrid Work

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

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.