Job Description

Bachelor's degree (or Diploma in some cases) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health & Safety, or a related field Minimum

3-5 years of relevant working experience

in wastewater treatment, effluent management, or environmental compliance. Experience in handling physical-chemical treatment systems, monitoring, and regulatory reporting is highly preferred. Mandatory:

CePIETSO-PCP (Certified Environmental Professional in the Operation of Industrial Effluent Treatment Systems - Physical Chemical Processes)

certification issued by DOE Additional certifications (advantageous): CePSWaM, CePSO, or ISO 14001 EMS knowledge. Strong knowledge of

Environmental Quality Act 1974

,

Industrial Effluent Regulations 2009

, and DOE compliance requirements.. Familiarity with wastewater treatment unit operations (screening, pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, DAF, filtration, chemical dosing). Hands-on experience in sampling, laboratory testing (COD, BOD, TSS, oil & grease, heavy metals), and data interpretation. Competent in managing

Scheduled Waste (SW204 sludge)

according to regulations. Proficient in preparing

DOE reports (EPR, OER, audit documents)

. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for treatment plant operations.

Responsibility

Supervise Physical-Chemical Treatment Processes

Oversee daily operation of treatment units (screening, pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, dissolved air flotation, filtration, and chemical dosing) to ensure effective pollutant removal

Compliance with Legal Effluent Limits

Ensure treated effluent meets DOE discharge standards at all times; take immediate corrective action in case of exceedances.

Monitoring, Sampling & Testing

Conduct regular sampling and analysis of influent and effluent for pH, COD, BOD, TSS, oil & grease, heavy metals, and other site-specific parameters.

Process Optimization

Adjust chemical dosing and treatment settings based on test results to improve efficiency and maintain compliance.

Operational Troubleshooting

Identify, report, and resolve operational issues such as abnormal settling, sludge bulking, or equipment malfunctions.

Performance Monitoring & Calibration

Supervise calibration and maintenance of flow meters, sensors, and dosing controllers. Track KPIs , including treatment efficiency and chemical usage.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

Maintain operational logbooks, flow diagrams, compliance reports, and equipment maintenance records for internal and external audits.

Audit & Inspection Preparation

Compile and present monitoring data, permits, and reports during DOE inspections and third-party audits.

Sludge Management

Handle, classify (e.g., SW204), label, store, and dispose of sludge in compliance with the Scheduled Wastes Regulations 2005.

Maintenance Supervision

Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of pumps, agitators, dosing units, and analyzers to minimize downtime.

Training & Guidance

Train plant operators on SOPs, chem
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person