Effluent Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

• Check incoming wastewater conditions, tank levels, pump operation, aeration systems, mixers, dosing systems, clarifiers, and sludge handling equipment
• Measure and record parameters including pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, flow, and conductivity at specified intervals to detect process instability
• Inspect aeration tanks, blowers, and diffusers while observing foam, odour, colour, sludge behaviour, and other visible indicators
• Perform chemical dosing for pH correction, coagulation, and disinfection strictly according to approved procedures and training
• Assist with wastewater sample collection for BOD, COD, suspended solids, and microbiological laboratory testing
• Monitor sludge handling to prevent overflows, uncontrolled discharges, or unsafe accumulation
• Inspect the treatment area regularly for leaks, spills, blocked drains, pump abnormalities, electrical hazards, and housekeeping issues
• Maintain complete environmental monitoring logs, ensuring wastewater is never discharged based solely on visual appearance
• Liaise with production departments regarding chemical usage, process spills, or high volume wastewater loads that could disrupt treatment

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma, or National Diploma in Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related technical disciplines
• No prior work experience required; includes a four week onboarding program covering wastewater treatment principles, sampling, testing, equipment, and chemical handling

Skills & Competencies:

• Measurement of water quality parameters including pH and dissolved oxygen
• Safe chemical handling and chemical dosing procedures
• Wastewater sampling, monitoring, and sludge management techniques
• Disciplined environmental recordkeeping and trend identification
• Safety awareness around open tanks, biological waste, electrical equipment, and slippery surfaces