Water Treatment Process Scientist

at  Glanua

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

The prior knowledge, skills and experience required of the Process Scientist are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Minimum of a Level 7 Degree in applicable Engineering qualification such as Chemical, Water/Wastewater, Environmental Engineering or similar hands-on experience.
• Experienced in the process commissioning stage and troubleshooting of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• The ideal candidate should have a good working knowledge of different treatment process i.e. filter operation/ DAFF/clarification process and understand how and where the process can be optimised and improved.
• Ability to sample and perform on-site laboratory tests.
• Good technical knowledge of chemical and biological water and wastewater treatment processes required.
• Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign-off.
• Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time in a pressurised environment during the commissioning process.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during commissioning.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Full Driving License.

THE ROLE & CANDIDATE:

As Process Scientist, you will work as part of our multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring water and wastewater projects from EICA Commissioning through initial start-up, turn of flows, optimisation, into operation and ultimate handover to our clients. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and collaborate with industry-leading project teams, working in a one-team culture while broadening your own skill set. As Process Scientist, you will demonstrate our core values including innovation, agility and collaboration. In this client-facing role, you will be key to the final sign-off and handover to the client in a collaborative and satisfactory manner.
Glanua is a progressive company which always seeks to develop its employees. When you demonstrate aptitude and interest in furthering your career within the organisation, training and promotion will always be available to you.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary duties and responsibilities of Process Scientist are outlined as follows:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Support project delivery and process design teams in the development and preparation of process commissioning test documentation.
• Support project delivery teams in the development and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment processes. The candidate will manage full life cycle of the process project from raw water river/influent samples to optimizing chemical dose rates to managing treated water results.
• The role will involve performing jar testing across varying raw water quality to demonstrate which chemicals provide the optimum results across varying raw water and producing a process report on the data.
• Based on jar testing and laboratory data, set initial process setpoints into the PLC/HMI/SCADA systems to ensure start-up levels of treatment and operation can be achieved.
• Provide initial increased care phase post turn of flows to any new systems, monitoring the system and any alarms closely and responding as necessary in a timely manner.
• Continue to perform on-site testing and monitoring of the process to ensure operation is in line with performance criteria, make process adjustments as necessary, recording each adjustment and reasoning for the process change.
• The person will work with site operations/ commissioning teams to optimise process, making changes where these will improve water quality and making efficient use of and chemicals while keeping plants within standards.
• Ensure data is being captured on PLC/SCADA system as well as on-site laboratory and external laboratory testing. Compile this data both during and at the end of the process commissioning and validation phases and draft a Performance Report for submission to the client.
• The role will also involve a hands-on approach to treatment plants with routine inspection, maintenance and calibration of both online and handheld equipment and instrumentation.
• Answer any resulting queries or non-compliances arising from performance testing expeditiously.
• Reviewing sludge treatment/dirty wash water processes and implementing any remedial measures to ensure discharge compliance.
• Providing advice and guidance to recommend improvement actions in order to optimise plant performance and ensure the most cost-effective treatment is provided while maintaining quality objectives and targets
• Introducing new processes, procedures and instructions when necessary for plant enhancements and to provide guidance to plant operators
• Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
• Take ownership of allocated projects, ensure process optimization activities are completed in a timely manner and report on progress to the Project Manager.
• Build and promote industry-leading teams by providing training and mentoring to more junior staff and process operational staff.
• Provide troubleshooting and fault finding for existing processes at water and wastewater treatment facilities as may be required. Compiling information and preparing a Site Assessment Report.
• Gaining knowledge of industry best practice and/or new technology for optimisation of water/wastewater treatment and/or energy efficiencies
• Seek to improve the process commissioning process by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Other duties as required from time to time.