Wastewater Engineer

PURPOSE:

The Wastewater Engineer's role is to improve wastewater and recycled water licensees' regulatory performance by assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of evidence-based regulations and strategies aimed at delivering safe recycled water to customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support in the development of technical regulations & regulatory guidance related to wastewater, recycled water, and trade effluent
• Monitor and prepare summary reports of licensee recycled water and trade effluent quality data
• Review of licensee reports and regulatory submissions, and follow up with licensees as required
• Assess the alignment of the recycled water safety plan submissions to the WHO guidelines
• Perform regulatory audits of licensees regarding recycled water safety plan implementation
• Continuous guidance to, and liaison with licensees and stakeholders to promote regulatory compliance
• Support in advising on legislative matters as appropriate
• Support COMPANY sector wide initiatives on regulatory issues
• Review of wastewater and recycled water operational incidents and follow-up
• Maintain technical competency through continuous professional development.
• Perform any other duties that may occasionally be required by the COMPANY.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree with excellent grade in a related field of engineering or environmental science (chemical/process engineering, civil engineering, or environmental science).
• A postgraduate degree in a field related to water or the environment is preferred.
• Preferably, accreditation by a recognized institution.
• 3-5 years’ experience, in a relevant field
• Understanding of general recycled water standards within the UAE, as well as awareness of global best practice
• • Knowledge of wastewater and recycled water regulations
  Knowledge and understanding of the energy sector

SKILLS:

• Critical thinking skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication