Plant Manager (Wastewater Treatment)

Salary & Benefits

• Basic: $5,000 - $7,000 + Variable Bonus

Working Hours

• Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

• Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Location

• Jurong East

Responsibilities:

• Safety & EHS Compliance

  • Enforce a zero-harm culture through safety audits, incident investigations, timely closure of findings, and regular safety briefings.

  • Ensure all plant activities comply with EHS regulations and permit requirements.

• Operations & Plant Uptime

  • Manage daily operations to meet/exceed waste processing throughput targets.

  • Coordinate preventive maintenance with the Maintenance team to minimize unplanned downtime.

  • Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance on treatment systems/equipment (e.g., pumps, clarifiers, filters, chemical dosing/feed systems).

• Manpower & Team Management

  • Plan shift schedules and manpower deployment to ensure 24/7 or optimal operational coverage.

  • Identify skill gaps and conduct technical/safety training for operators.

  • Set staff KPIs and perform regular performance evaluations.

  • Manage and supervise foreign worker teams.

• Housekeeping & Facility Standards

  • Implement and maintain 5S and strong housekeeping standards.

  • Ensure chemical stocks, tools, and spare parts are properly stored and readily available.

• Record Keeping & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate plant logs, discharge quality reports, maintenance records, and safety documentation.

  • Prepare weekly/monthly KPI reports (e.g., cost-per-ton processed, chemical usage, plant efficiency).

• Continuous Improvement

  • Lead initiatives to reduce chemical consumption, energy usage, and waste-to-landfill ratios.

  • Stay updated on new treatment technologies and propose upgrades to improve performance and reliability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• 7-10 years in waste treatment/industrial plant operations, including 3+ years in a management role.

• Strong knowledge of physical/chemical/biological treatment systems and specialized waste equipment.

  Only shortlisted candidates would be notified

  MTC Consulting Pte Ltd | 15C7752
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