Process Engineer (Wastewater Treatment) $4.5K - $5K / West Area / 5.5 Days
Key Duties
- Run, monitor and optimise daily operations
- Operate physico-chemical units: Lamella clarifier, DAF and CAF
- Operate AOP units: Fenton, micro-electrolysis, electro-catalytic oxidation, catalytic ozonation, UV photocatalytic oxidation
- Operate biological systems: UASB, CSTR, activated sludge and MBR
- Operate tertiary polishing: MBR and RO
- Adjust operating parameters against influent variation in COD, BOD, SS, oil & grease and toxicity
- Evaluate new incoming wastewater streams and define treatment routes and pretreatment needs
- Plan and execute jar tests, bench-scale trials and pilot studies to verify feasibility
- Resolve effluent non-compliance, biological inhibition, membrane fouling and process instability
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Write and maintain SOPs, process parameter sheets and technical reports
- Guide technicians and lab staff on sampling, testing and on-site process adjustment
- Support NEA inspections, customer audits and technical reviews
- Ensure safe operation of chemical, AOP and biological systems per EHS requirements
- Participate in risk assessments (RA) and management of change (MOC)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or above in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years in Wastewater Treatment / related
- Hands-on experience with AOP systems (Fenton, electrochemical, ozone, UV) — advantage
- Hands-on experience with biological treatment (anaerobic + aerobic, MBR) — advantage
- Able to independently perform process evaluation, troubleshooting and parameter optimisation
- Strong grasp of wastewater quality parameters and their impact on treatment performance
- Competent in bench-scale test design and data analysis
- Good communication with operations, laboratory and management teams
How to Apply
Send your CV to jeffrey@oaktree.com.sg
Jeffrey Chua (R1110624)
EA License No: 06C4642