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Water Treatment Plant Operator
About this role
The role is for a Water Treatment Plant Operator at HBM Nigeria Plc, located in Ashaka, Gombe. The job involves operating and monitoring water treatment plant systems to ensure continuous production of treated water that meets quality specifications for plant processes. It covers water quality monitoring, filtration and chemical dosing, equipment inspection and maintenance support, health and safety, and operational reporting. It targets candidates with relevant experience in shift-based plant operations and water treatment processes. The employer is a Nigerian building solutions company, part of the Huaxin Building Materials Group, listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited.
What you would do
- Monitor operating parameters, equipment conditions, and key process parameters during assigned shifts.
- Operate water treatment systems according to approved procedures and instructions.
- Make routine operational adjustments within approved limits.
- Identify abnormal operating conditions and report deviations promptly.
- Ensure smooth operation and availability of the water treatment plant.
- Collect water samples and perform routine water quality checks.
- Verify treated water meets operational requirements before release.
- Operate filtration systems and chemical dosing systems; monitor pressures and report issues.
- Identify leaks or equipment faults and report them; support maintenance activities.
- Provide accurate operational information and shift handover details; complete shift reports and logs.
What they are asking for
- Experience supporting maintenance activities and troubleshooting.
- Experience in a shift-based operational environment.
- Understanding of workplace safety practices and PPE requirements.
- Minimum 3 years' work experience with at least an HND certificate.
- Basic knowledge of chemical handling, safety, water quality parameters, and microbiological contamination risks in water systems.
- Experience monitoring plant parameters and recording operational data.
- Experience handling industrial chemicals safely and operating water treatment systems.
- Experience following SOPs and operating procedures.
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