37 Water Treatment jobs in South Africa

Reporting to the Operations Director, this position is responsible for the overall plant / facility management, operations and maintenance, whilst ensuring optimal operational plant performance and product production in accordance with set KPI’s, product specification and quality conformance of the water treatment plant(s) within the area of responsibility. This position will be based in PE (Gqeberha).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Oversee and manage respective Plant Supervisor(s), Production & Maintenance teams within the area of responsibility

• Manage production & maintenance team utilization and performance / output
• Responsible for plant performance and Compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI’s
• Ensure compliance to company and Client safety standards
• Take accountability for Safety Performance in accordance with the MHSA/OSHA legal appointment.

• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, HR/IR, procurement and stock management.

• Continuous improvement and optimization of processes
• Implement and maintain Financial Control with Profit & Loss accountability for the plant(s)
• Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them.

• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Client feedback meetings and reporting as required
• Compile Plant Reports and attend client meetings as required
• Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized
• Effective reporting to the Operations Manager of the area
• Perform plant operational standby duties

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Qualifications: B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (Chemical Engineering Qualification is preferred. Civil and Mechanical will be considered depending on relevant experience)

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment.
• Experience in RO, UF, Precipitation, Clarification will be an advantage
• Previous experience in managing staff will be an advantage
• Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets.
• Relevant management experience
• Proven record of satisfactory prior performance
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, data base, power point and e-mail
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting
• Ethical and responsible behaviour
• Innovative and accountable
• Client management

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for, and required to provide effective technical support to the operations team, providing the necessary technical expertise and implementing appropriate actions to ensure efficient operation activities, whilst ensuring optimal operational plant performance and product production in accordance with set KPI’s, product specification and quality conformance of the water treatment plant(s) within the area of responsibility.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Take plant operational responsibility for plant operational performance and wellbeing, whilst ensuring safe and efficient operations of the plant(s)

• Providing Process, Operational and Maintenance expertise

• Monitor and evaluate plant health and performance and take appropriate actions

• Communicate plant health and performance and take required action, as and when required, to ensure plant functioning at optimum performance

• Compile and distribute daily plant operational performance reports to internal and external stakeholder

• Identify and drive optimisation and cost saving initiatives and efforts

• Track chemical consumption and manage chemical stock levels
• Monitor cost of treatment and optimise where possible

• Identifying and implementation of Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Lead onsite implementation of process changes

• Deliver on process related inputs required on projects in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements, including commissioning of new installations

• Management of risks relating to protection of plant equipment

• Compiling Standard Operating Procedures where required

• Perform training and development of Process Controllers and Supervisors

• Adhere to Incident Notification protocols and management of Incidents / NCR's and follow-through on corrective / preventative actions

• General client management and attendance of meetings

• Ensure PTO’s, SWP’s and Task Risk Assessments are in place, communicated and conducted as per schedule/procedural requirements

• Client communication, interaction and management

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Qualifications: B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (Required)

• The candidate should also have a firm grasp of especially mechanical engineering principles, as well as electrical and instrumentation exposure

• 3 – 5 years working experience in an engineering or production related field would be preferred

• Computer skills: Word, Excel, data base, power point and e-mail literacy

• Preferably water treatment experienced with specific experience in RO, UF, Precipitation and Clarification

• The successful candidate must be a fast learner and able to work with little supervision
• In possession of valid Code B drivers’ licence and own transport

• Solution and improvement focused (initiative and motivation).
• Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to multi- task. Working under pressure.
• Proactively work within a team, with the ability to work unsupervised

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is required to manage and implement operations systems, processes and monitoring activities for the operations of the water treatment plant. This position will be based in Emalahleni Water Reclamation Plant (EWRP), Emalahleni, South Africa.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage production team
• Compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI’s
• Ensure compliance to company and Client safety standards
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives.
• Continuous improvement and optimization of processes
• Management of stock control
• Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Client feedback meetings and reporting.
• Compile Monthly Plant Reports and attend client meetings
• Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized
• Effective reporting to the operations manager of the area
• Legal representation of company on site

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

5+ years’ experience in advanced water treatment

Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets.

Proven record of satisfactory prior performance

Computer skills : Word, Excel, data base, power point and e-mail

Good communication and Interpersonal skills

Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting

Ethical and responsible behaviour

Innovative and accountable

Client management

Production Manager • Johannesburg, South Africa

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Job Characteristics: This sales position sells the organization's products/services by interacting with established customers and developing new prospects. Also provides technical support. Able to comprehend basic application of products. Demonstrates the ability to work in a safety focused environment. General awareness of business, financials, products/services, & the market. Understands & applies our value proposition. Relies on manager to support planning & managing resources.

Education/Work Experience: Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) 0 - 2 years of successful technical sales or field sales support experience.

As the industry leader in water technology, we’re growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world’s most vital resource.

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a District Sales Representative to join its industry leading sales team. You’ll be responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. Using a consultative sales approach, you’ll build relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that meet their key business needs. With strong account leadership, you’ll also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers.

• What’s in it For You:
• You’ll join a growth company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits
• A company vehicle and cell phone
• A long term, advancing career path in service, sales or management
• Access to the industry’s most innovative training programs
• Support from a dedicated technical service team
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

• What You Will Do:
• Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer base and in assigned competitively-held accounts, to meet profit increase goals. Target % sales time will be set with line manager.
• Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives
• Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer challenges, escalating as required
• Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels.
• Actively sell and support Nalco Water innovations and technology in assigned customers to promote long-term business relationships with Nalco Water

• Territory/Location Information:
• This position is based in Cape Town
• Targeted accounts are within the water treatment industries
• Overnight travel required
• As a trusted partner, your customers will rely on you for their success. Nalco Water is committed to seeing you succeed and provides innovative training programs to ensure you’re prepared to solve any customer problem.
• Training programs are held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville, IL; travel is arranged and paid for by Nalco Water. Based on your skill level and experience, topics covered may include technology, product, service, business and industry acumen, direct coaching and mentoring, sales management and leadership, classroom training and certifications.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Technical sales or field sales support experience
• Possess a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record. You will require your own car to use a tool of trade.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.)
• Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience
• Working knowledge of OR operations, wet end chemistry, pulp mill operations>

About Nalco Water:

• In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, transportation and manufacturing), heavy industry (chemical, power and primary metals industries), paper and mining operations to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers.

• Business development in the water treatment space.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating tenders/bids and contribute to winning work initiatives.
• Contractual and commercial acumen and assist in the management of construction contracts.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Lead and coordinate small, medium, and integrated projects including management of delivery teams, and reporting on budgets and schedules, and maintaining team morale.
• Perform highly complex engineering designs, calculations, and analysis of industrial water/wastewater treatment as well as in pharmaceutical, food and beverage industry, with key contributions in heat and mass balances, basis of designs, schedules, project estimates as well as 3D models, technical drawings and details.
• Proficiency in risk assessment processes such as HAZOP, FMEA, HACCP, LOPA etc.
• Produce other key deliverables on projects, such as technical reports, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Design integration of teams and disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Establish initial project schedules and regularly maintain project schedules
• Act as senior project-level point of contact for clients
• Resolve project level issues independently
• Mentor junior Engineers, Project Managers/Coordinators
• Support business development activities.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining continued personal interest in achieving set targets.
  
  
  

• BSc /BEng/BTech degree in Civil/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering. A postgraduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline would be an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (PrTechEng) with ECSA (minimum of 5 years post registration).
• A minimum of 10 years’ engineering related experience which includes but is not limited to:
• Water treatment experience with a very strong project management, contractual and commercial background
• Five (5) years’ experience in design, construction and commissioning of industrial water related infrastructure
• Five (5) years’ experience in process design/ analysis and modelling experience in municipal and/or industrial water treatment
  
• Usage of other software:
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• MS Project or similar scheduling tool capability will be an advantage
  
• Experience as a Project Manager in the client space (as the client’s representative or representing the consultant at the client) – PMP/ PrCPM or similar equivalent will be an advantage.
• Willing to travel for projects (local and international).
• Valid South African driver’s license.
  
  

• Ability to multitask and work on several projects at once.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation, skills.
• Solution orientated with strong problem-solving skills.
  
  
  

Reliability & Maintenance Engineer (Water Treatment) required for a reputable water treatment company based in Paarl or JNB 

Requirements:

• Engineering degree (B.Eng Industrial/Mechanical)
• >3 years’ experience as a reliability engineer in an industrial/mining environment
• Experience in water treatment equipment will be an advantage
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, RCM principles,
• Experience with CMMS systems, Maintenance Planning and data analysis
• Computer literacy
• The successful candidate must be a fast learner and able to work with little supervision
• Own transport

Responsibilities:

• Enhancing the overall reliability and availability of the Operation and Maintenance contracts
• Providing Maintenance and equipment expertise
• Analysing equipment failure data and conducting Root Cause Analyses with the assistance of the Maintenance Teams
• Developing and Implementing procedures and processes to increase reliability
• Understanding the cost of equipment maintenance and developing reliable budget and forecasting
• Taking part design reviews to increase reliability of new plant/equipment
• Taking part in HAZOP studies to improve on maintainability of plants/equipment
• Tracking plant maintenance KPI’s and utilising Maintenance Data from the CMMS to inform strategies and tactics
• Provide leadership to enhance Maintenance Activities, Strategies and Tactics
• Analyse data to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the Maintenance Departments

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is required to manage and implement operations systems, processes and monitoring activities for the operations of the water treatment plant. This position will be based in Emalahleni Water Reclamation Plant (EWRP), Emalahleni, South Africa.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage production team
• Compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI’s
• Ensure compliance to company and Client safety standards
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives.
• Continuous improvement and optimization of processes
• Management of stock control
• Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them.

• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Client feedback meetings and reporting.
• Compile Monthly Plant Reports and attend client meetings
• Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized
• Effective reporting to the operations manager of the area
• Legal representation of company on site

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Qualifications: BSc Chem Eng or S4 Chem Eng diploma

5+ years’ experience in advanced water treatment

Softening, Ultra filtration, Reverse osmosis experience

Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets.

Relevant management experience

Proven record of satisfactory prior performance

Computer skills: Word, Excel, data base, power point and e-mail

Good communication and Interpersonal skills

Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting

Ethical and responsible behaviour

Innovative and accountable

Client management