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Water Treatment Plant Operator job description
A ready advert for a Water Treatment Plant Operator job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a water treatment plant operator to run and monitor treatment, desalination or wastewater units and keep water within specification, safely and around the clock.
Duties and responsibilities
- Run and monitor treatment, reverse osmosis desalination or wastewater units from the control panel
- Take samples and test water quality, such as turbidity, pH, residual chlorine and salinity
- Adjust chemical doses and disinfection according to test results
- Operate pumps, filters and membranes and backwash them on schedule
- Log readings, flows and chemical use in the shift log
- Report faults and help with routine equipment maintenance
- Handle and store chlorine and hazardous chemicals in line with safety procedures
- Respond to emergencies such as power cuts or contamination following approved procedures
Working conditions
- Round-the-clock shifts, including nights and holidays
- Occasional work at remote sites and handling chemicals
Requirements
- An intermediate or higher diploma in chemistry, water technology or chemical engineering
- 3 to 6 years of experience in water treatment plant operation
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Water treatment
- Water testing
- Pump operation
- Safety
- Shift work
- Reverse osmosis (RO)
- Chemical dosing
- SCADA control systems
Preferred
- Experience in reverse osmosis desalination plants
- Knowledge of Libyan standards and WHO guidelines for drinking water
- Ability to read operating manuals in English
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