About the Job
Gradiant is a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment. We are a different kind of water company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions, powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries. Gradiant's innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,000 employees worldwide. Singapore is our Regional Headquarters and home to our Global Innovation Center. Learn more at gradiant.com.
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Operations & Maintenance Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) operations and maintenance. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems, optimizing plant performance to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
The position requires participation in a rotating shift schedule, including night shift to ensure continuous plant operation. Candidates with industrial or municipal WTP/WWTP backgrounds are welcome to apply. WWTP certification is preferred but not compulsory.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily WWTP operations, including process monitoring, control adjustments, and optimization of treatment systems.
- Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs; conduct routine inspections and coordinate timely repairs.
- Monitor and analyze plant performance data to drive improvements in efficiency and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with environmental discharge regulations through regular sampling, lab testing, and process adjustments.
- Uphold all safety procedures and promote a strong EHS culture.
- Respond to emergencies and operational issues swiftly to minimize downtime and risk.
- Provide guidance, training, and technical support to operators and technicians.
- Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and efficient resource management.
- Maintain accurate records using SAP for all maintenance and operational activities.
- Participate in shift rotations to ensure 24/7 plant operations coverage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of WWTP operation and maintenance experience (industrial or municipal).
- Solid knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, systems, and environmental compliance.
- Competency in instrumentation, control systems, and data-driven process optimization.
- Familiarity with SAP or other CMMS systems is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Willingness to work in rotating shifts
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Possession of WWTP competency certification such as CePIETSO-BP (Biological Process) is highly preferred.
- Experience in operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining scrubber systems / Air Pollution Control Systems (APCS) is highly preferred.
- Candidates holding relevant DOE competency certification related to APCS, scrubber systems, or environmental compliance will have an added advantage.
- Familiarity with both wastewater treatment and air emission control systems within an industrial manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
