Plant Supervisor – Wastewater Treatment

About the role

The Plant Supervisor will oversee the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWWTP) in Sharjah, ensuring continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all pretreatment and treatment systems. The role combines SCADA monitoring, equipment maintenance, and team leadership to meet plant performance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and control the SCADA system for real‑time plant operations.
• Ensure availability of spare parts and supervise equipment repairs by staff and contractors.
• Review and approve quotes for operational and maintenance items to guarantee cost‑effectiveness.
• Coordinate with wastewater operations staff to keep pretreatment systems running on schedule.
• Maintain field logs, issue work orders, and schedule preventative maintenance.
• Manage chemical inventory, proper storage, disposal, and ordering.
• Oversee sludge disposal processes and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Lead laboratory assistants, document analyses, and handle material in‑out records.
• Respond promptly to mechanical and electrical failures, implementing corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in water‑treatment plant operations or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and chemical processes in wastewater treatment.
• Proven ability to make decisions based on operational data and staff reports.

Required skills

• SCADA system operation and monitoring.
• Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Sampling procedures and equipment maintenance.
• Equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance planning.
• Computer literacy for data logging and reporting.