WASAC - Water Production and Chemical Engineer

Organization: WASAC

Location: Head Quarter

Open Position: 2

Reports to: Manager of Water Production.

Nature of Contract: Open Ended Contract

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan and supervise daily water production operations in water treatment plants
2. Ensure continuous supply of adequate and safe drinking water
3. Monitor plant performance (flow rates, production volumes, downtime)
4. Optimize plant capacity utilization
5. Determine and optimize chemical dosing
6. Monitor chemical consumption and cost efficiency
7. Ensure proper storage, handling, and safety of chemicals
8. Ensure treated water meets drinking water standards (e.g., WHO, national standards)
9. Supervise routine laboratory analysis and sampling programs
10. Analyze operational data to improve efficiency and performance
11. Implement process improvements to reduce: Chemical usage and sludge production
12. Ensure safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals (e.g., chlorine)
13. Enforce occupational health and safety procedures
14. Manage risks related to chemical storage and dosing systems

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
2. A minimum experience of 2 years as in related field
3. Strong knowledge of Water treatment processes (coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection), chemical handling and dosing systems and process control and optimization.

Documents to be submitted

• Job application letter addressed to CEO
• A copy of Degree (s);
• Updated CV
• A copy of ID
• A copy of service certificate (s) as proof of related work experience is a MUST.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications not later than June 4th, 2026.