Water Process Engineer

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Water Process Engineer to provide dedicated engineering support to a key remote-site client. This role centres on optimising water treatment processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering reliable technical assistance both on-site and remotely.

You will work closely with the client’s operational team, building a strong working relationship and ensuring the water treatment facility operates smoothly, efficiently, and safely. This position is ideal for an engineer who can work independently, respond promptly to operational issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and optimise water treatment processes to meet operational, regulatory, and performance targets.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions where required.

• Provide ongoing technical support to a remote-site client, including troubleshooting, performance assessments, and process adjustments.
• Support the client through remote monitoring tools, scheduled visits, and timely response to operational issues.
• Offer clear guidance to site operators, helping maintain consistency across shifts.

• Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes for system modifications or upgrades.
• Ensure all process changes meet safety, environmental, and operational compliance requirements.
• Maintain detailed and accurate technical documentation and operational records.

• Review and update operational strategies to align with the client’s business objectives.
• Prepare monthly performance reports, highlighting achievements, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and scope process improvement or equipment upgrade projects.

Selection Criteria

• Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering, Water Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in water treatment or process engineering.
• Strong capability in preparing technical and non-technical documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when supporting remote operators.
• Valid driving licence.
• Strong adherence to safety, environmental standards, and quality requirements.
• Willingness to travel for site support and client work.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong client-focused service delivery.

• SCADA / process control system experience.
• Exposure to remote-site operations or utility plant environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory water quality and environmental compliance.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to provide training or technical coaching to operators.

• A focused role supporting a dedicated client relationship, allowing deep technical engagement and long-term impact.
• A supportive engineering environment with opportunities for skill growth.
• Exposure to varied water treatment systems and real operational challenges.
• Stable, long-term career development.