Water Operations Operator – Pumping Stations, Wells & RO

About the role

The Water Operations Operator will ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of water treatment systems, pumping stations, wells and reverse osmosis plants. The role involves equipment operation, control‑room monitoring, emergency response and water‑quality oversight.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and control water treatment and distribution equipment, following approved SOPs for start‑up, shutdown and normal operation.
• Monitor equipment via control panels, instrumentation and SCADA systems, tracking pressure, flow, temperature, voltage and current.
• Respond to alarms, equipment failures, water‑quality issues and operational emergencies, taking corrective action to maintain supply continuity.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, maintenance records and water‑quality data, and support KPI monitoring and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist team members with operational guidance, technical coordination and continuous‑improvement activities while complying with health, safety and emergency‑response requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma or Higher Diploma in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in water treatment, pumping stations, wells, water distribution or RO plant operations is preferred.
• Good understanding of control systems, monitoring equipment and SOPs, with ability to interpret water‑quality test results.
• Strong attention to detail, record‑keeping ability and effective communication skills.

Required skills

• SCADA and control‑system operation
• Pump operation and monitoring
• Water‑quality testing and analysis
• Reverse Osmosis (RO) process knowledge
• Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and preventive maintenance
• Instrumentation and pressure/flow monitoring
• Emergency response and SOP compliance