Water Treatment Plant Operator

About The Job

• To operate and monitor water treatment plant systems safely and efficiently to ensure continuous production of treated water that meets required quality specifications for plant processes.

What You'll Be Doing
Water Treatment Plant Operations

• Operate water treatment systems in accordance with approved operating procedures and instructions.
• Ensure the smooth operation and availability of the water treatment plant.
• Monitor operating parameters, equipment conditions, and key process parameters during assigned shifts.
• Make routine operational adjustments within approved limits.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions and report deviations promptly.

Water Quality Monitoring and Control

• Collect water samples from designated sampling points and maintain proper sampling practices to prevent contamination.
• Perform routine water quality checks as required.
• Verify that treated water meets operational requirements before release.
• Report out-of-specification water quality results to the supervisor/coordinator.

Filtration and Chemical Dosing Operations

• Carry out routine operation of filtration systems.
• Monitor filter differential pressure and identify signs of fouling or breakthrough.
• Operate and monitor chemical dosing systems.
• Check chemical levels and report shortages promptly.
• Handle treatment chemicals in accordance with established safety procedures.

Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Support

• Conduct routine checks and inspections of water treatment plant equipment.
• Identify leaks, abnormal noises, vibration, and equipment defects.
• Perform basic operator-level maintenance activities.
• Report equipment faults for corrective action.
• Support maintenance activities when required.

Health, Safety and Housekeeping

• Maintain cleanliness of the water treatment plant and surrounding operational areas.
• Comply with all safety procedures, permit requirements, and work instructions.
• Use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) during operations.
• Safely handle treatment chemicals in accordance with established procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and incidents promptly.
• Participate in safety meetings and inspections.

Operational Reporting

• Record operational readings and maintain accurate shift logs.
• Complete shift reports and other required operational records.
• Communicate plant status and outstanding operational issues during shift handovers.
• Escalate abnormalities to supervisors/coordinators.
• Provide accurate operational information to support decision-making.

Requirements

• 3 years work experience with a minimum of an HND certificate
• Understanding of workplace safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Understanding of operating procedures and plant operating limits.
• Understanding of good sampling practices and water quality monitoring.
• Experience operating industrial or utility water treatment systems.
• Experience monitoring plant parameters and recording operational data
• Experience identifying abnormal equipment and process conditions.
• Experience working with pumps, valves, tanks, and process instruments.
• Experience following SOPs and operating procedures.
• Experience working in a shift-based operational environment
• Experience supporting maintenance activities and troubleshooting.
• Experience handling industrial chemicals safely
• Basic knowledge of industrial water treatment processes
• Basic understanding of water quality parameter
• Basic knowledge of chemical handling and safety.
• Basic knowledge of microbiological contamination risks in water systems.