We are seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer III to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in industrial water and wastewater treatment systems. This role is responsible for supporting operating facilities, capital projects, technology development initiatives, and sustainability programs while driving operational excellence, process optimization, and environmental compliance.
The successful candidate will serve as a recognized technical expert in water management, wastewater treatment, produced water systems, and environmental risk management, supporting multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and project organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the development, evaluation, and implementation of industrial water, wastewater, and produced water treatment strategies.
- Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, including concept development, design reviews, engineering quality assurance, commissioning support, and performance optimization.
- Support operating facilities by identifying and resolving complex process, operational, and water treatment challenges.
- Conduct root cause investigations and troubleshooting activities for water and wastewater treatment systems.
Environmental & Compliance
- Prepare and review environmental impact assessments and environmental impact statements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, permits, and industry standards.
- Interface with regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders regarding environmental requirements and performance.
- Participate in environmental risk assessments and process safety studies, including:
- HAZID
- ENVID
- HAZOP
- SIL
- ALARP
Water Treatment & Process Engineering
- Provide expertise in:
- Biological wastewater treatment
- Produced water treatment
- Industrial water treatment systems
- Water chemistry
- Ion exchange technologies
- Membrane treatment systems
- Water reuse and recycling solutions
- Evaluate and implement established and emerging water treatment technologies.
- Perform water treatment performance assessments and recommend optimization opportunities.
- Support water stewardship, sustainability, and resource conservation initiatives.
Project Support
- Act as Process Engineering Lead or Technical Lead on water treatment projects.
- Review process designs, technical specifications, vendor proposals, and engineering deliverables.
- Support startup, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities.
- Contribute to technology development and innovation programs related to water management.
Mentorship & Collaboration
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, environmental, research, and business teams to deliver effective and sustainable water management solutions.
- Provide technical recommendations to leadership by assessing operational, environmental, business, and sustainability risks.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial water treatment, wastewater treatment, produced water treatment, process engineering, or related fields.
- Strong experience providing operational support and troubleshooting in industrial facilities.
- Proven experience with most of the following:
- Biological wastewater treatment systems
- Water chemistry
- Ion exchange systems
- Membrane technologies
- Produced water treatment
- Industrial water and wastewater operations
- Experience supporting industrial operations rather than exclusively design or commissioning projects.
- Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred
- Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, refining, mining, manufacturing, or related industrial sectors.
- Familiarity with water chemistry modeling software such as OLI Systems.
- Experience with pollution modeling, including:
- Air or water dispersion modeling
- Dredge plume modeling
- Oil spill modeling
- Experience supporting capital projects and operating facilities simultaneously.
- Knowledge of sustainability, water reuse, and water reduction initiatives.
Work Schedule & Location
- Onsite position with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
- Standard schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Occasional after-hours support may be required for operational issues.
- Up to 10% travel may be required.
Key Competencies
- Technical leadership
- Environmental compliance
- Operational troubleshooting
- Process optimization
- Risk assessment and management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Continuous improvement
- Stakeholder management
- Mentoring and coaching
Function Allocation:
- 70% Operational support and troubleshooting
- 30% Project and engineering support
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