Water Treatment & Utilities Engineer — Sustainable Plant Ops

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to manage water treatment and plant utilities at a major facility in Upington, Northern Cape. You will monitor systems, optimize processes, ensure compliance, and troubleshoot issues to maintain reliable operation and water quality.

The role requires hands-on expertise in water treatment technologies and boiler/cooling systems, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship within a large industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 4 years in water treatment or industrial utilities.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry and RO/ion exchange.
• Familiar with environmental regulations on discharge and emissions.
• Skilled in data analysis and problem solving.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants (raw water, process water, wastewater).
• Monitor water quality parameters and ensure compliance with environmental discharge standards.
• Optimize chemical dosing, filtration, and other treatment processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage utility systems, including steam boilers, cooling towers, and compressed air systems.
• Conduct performance analysis of utility equipment and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot issues related to water quality, equipment performance, and process upsets.
• Develop and implement energy and water conservation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, operational logs, and maintenance recommendations.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure system reliability.

Skills

Water treatment

SCADA/DCS experience

Process optimization

Environmental compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

DCS systems

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to manage water treatment and plant utilities at a major facility in Upington, Northern Cape. You will monitor systems, optimize processes, ensure compliance, and troubleshoot issues to maintain reliable operation and water quality.

The role requires hands-on expertise in water treatment technologies and boiler/cooling systems, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship within a large industrial setting.