ETP Operator – Zanzibar

Reports To: Plant Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor

Job Purpose:

To operate, monitor, and maintain the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) to ensure all wastewater is treated to meet or exceed Zanzibar environmental standards and regulatory requirements before safe discharge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor all ETP processes (screening, equalization, aeration, clarification, sludge handling) according to SOPs.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests (pH, COD, BOD, TSS) to analyze effluent quality.
• Adjust chemical dosing and process parameters to maintain optimal treatment efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance on ETP equipment (pumps, blowers, clarifiers).
• Maintain accurate daily logs of plant operations, test results, and chemical usage.
• Coordinate with production to manage effluent inflow and prevent shock loads.
• Ensure compliance with all Zanzibar Environmental Management Committee (ZEMC) regulations.
• Manage sludge dewatering and safe disposal procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Chemical/Environmental/Process Engineering or Water Technology.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience operating an industrial ETP.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment chemistry and microbiology.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Technical aptitude and mechanical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures.
• Basic analytical skills for interpreting lab results.
• Safety-conscious and environmentally aware.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Operate and monitor all ETP processes (screening, equalization, aeration, clarification, sludge handling) according to SOPs.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests (pH, COD, BOD, TSS) to analyze effluent quality.
• Adjust chemical dosing and process parameters to maintain optimal treatment efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance on ETP equipment (pumps, blowers, clarifiers).
• Maintain accurate daily logs of plant operations, test results, and chemical usage.
• Coordinate with production to manage effluent inflow and prevent shock loads.
• Ensure compliance with all Zanzibar Environmental Management Committee (ZEMC) regulations.
• Manage sludge dewatering and safe disposal procedures.

• Technical aptitude and mechanical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures.
• Basic analytical skills for interpreting lab results.
• Safety-conscious and environmentally aware.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Diploma in Chemical/Environmental/Process Engineering or Water Technology.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience operating an industrial ETP.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment chemistry and microbiology.