Carolina's Water Treatment Leader

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Water Treatment Leader

An experienced water treatment professional is sought to lead the safe, efficient and compliant operation of water treatment activities across a complex operational environment. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for maintaining high standards of water quality, asset performance, regulatory compliance and customer service.

You will provide technical direction to operational teams, oversee treatment processes and ensure that planned and reactive work is delivered effectively. The role will involve working closely with engineering, maintenance, environmental and health and safety colleagues to identify risks, improve reliability and support continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day operation and performance of water treatment processes and associated assets.
  • Monitor water quality, process efficiency, chemical usage and operational trends, taking corrective action where required.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, permits, industry standards and internal procedures.
  • Develop and implement operational plans, maintenance requirements and improvement initiatives.
  • Manage investigations into incidents, non-conformances and process failures, producing clear reports and recommendations.
  • Coach, support and develop operational colleagues, promoting strong safety and performance cultures.
  • Work with contractors and technical specialists to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
  • Contribute to emergency planning, resilience arrangements and business continuity activities.

About you

You will have substantial experience in water treatment, water operations, process engineering or a closely related environment. A sound understanding of treatment processes, water quality management, asset operation and regulatory requirements is essential. Experience of leading teams and delivering operational improvement projects would be highly advantageous.

You should be a confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to make informed decisions in a changing environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisation, sound commercial awareness and a proactive approach to health, safety and environmental responsibilities.

A relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience is required. The role may involve working at operational sites, participating in an on-call rota and travelling between locations when necessary.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 27/10/2026
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