Water Treatment Process Engineer — Sustainable Impact

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Chemical Process Engineer with Water Treatment expertise to join their team in Paarl. Focus on the design, implementation, and optimization of water treatment processes for industrial applications, ensuring compliance with water quality standards and sustainable practices.

You will design and operate treatment plants, monitor water quality, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• 3–6 years' experience in water or wastewater process design and operation.
• Strong knowledge of water treatment chemistry (coagulation, disinfection).
• Experience with process simulation and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of environmental regulations related to water quality.
• Good project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop chemical treatment processes for industrial water.
• Operate and optimize water treatment plants for efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor water quality and troubleshoot treatment issues.
• Research new water treatment technologies and assess applicability.
• Prepare technical reports, process docs, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to ensure plant performance.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Process simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Process simulation

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Chemical Process Engineer with Water Treatment expertise to join their team in Paarl. Focus on the design, implementation, and optimization of water treatment processes for industrial applications, ensuring compliance with water quality standards and sustainable practices.

You will design and operate treatment plants, monitor water quality, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure performance.