Water Supply Operations Engineer (Putatan Water Treatment Plant)

Reporting to:	WSO Officer
Section:	Putatan Water Treatment Plant
Department:	Water Production
Division:	Water Supply Operations

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leads and applies chemicals like aluminum chlorohydrate, sodium hypochlorite, liquid chlorine, citric acid, caustic soda, potassium permanganate etc.
2. Performs the duties of a WSO Officer and / or assists the WSO Officer as needed
3. Operates and monitors the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
4. Monitors hourly treatment chemical consumption to ensure chemical feed rates correspond to the recommended dosage and flow of raw water less the leaks and losses for accurate treatment and efficient results of water quality
5. Inspects, receives and records treatment chemical deliveries together with the Warehouse Representative during the shift and update stock balance
6. Records and reports major defects for immediate repair
7. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of workstation, dosing equipment and appurtenances including tools used such as pliers, wrenches, vise grip, chlorine special tool, breathing apparatus, etc. for workers and visitor safely
8. Reports and follow-up on some improvements like overseeing the accuracy of accepting chemical deliveries, improving chemical handling and application techniques and equipment and facilities performance monitoring
9. Ensures that all UF-RO membranes are cleaned regularly in order to maintain the recommended differential pressure
10. Performs regular backwashing of BAF in order to maintain the recommended BAF bottom pressure
11. Determines the number of aerated BAF cells in order to maintain recommended level of ammonia reduction
12. Calculates the recommended chemical dosing to maintain the required level of operational controls and maintains the level of production as recommended by Supply and Pressure Management
13. Prepares the monthly management report to be submitted to WP head
14. Implements Integrated Management System’s programs, activities, procedures and policies
15. Does other related tasks as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Graduate of any engineering course preferably in civil or mechanical
• Must be a licensed Engineer

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferably with one to three years of related work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/ATTITUDES

• Willing to work additional hours in order to meet targets and tight deadlines
• With high customer service orientation
• Results-driven and proactive
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Can work under pressure
• With pleasing personality
• Capable and willing to go on shift

WORKPLACE RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED

• Computer
• MS Office
• SCADA

WORKING CONDITIONS and OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS

• Exposed to weather and field conditions during regular rounds of treatment plant facilities
• Always on call

For current Maynilad employees: In addition to the application form below, please submit your Immediate Superior and Department Head’s email approval to careers@mayniladwater.com.ph.