Sewerage Plant Operator

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 04/30/2026 Operate, monitor, and maintain sewerage treatment plant systems, including pumps, blowers, valves, tanks, pipelines, filters, and related electromechanical equipment to ensure continuous and safe plant operations. Monitor plant performance through control panels, gauges, meters, alarms, and routine inspections, and record operating data such as flow rates, pressure, chemical dosing, sludge levels, and equipment status. Start up, shut down, and regulate treatment processes to maintain required operating parameters and support compliance with internal quality, environmental, and safety standards. Conduct routine plant housekeeping, cleaning, lubrication, minor troubleshooting, and first-line preventive maintenance, while escalating faults or abnormal conditions to the supervisor or maintenance team. Collect wastewater, sludge, and treated water samples as required and support testing, reporting, and process adjustments based on operational needs. Ensure proper handling and dosing of treatment chemicals and safe disposal or transfer of sludge and waste materials in line with approved procedures. Respond quickly to plant emergencies, breakdowns, leaks, blockages, overflow risks, and alarm conditions to minimize disruption and protect health, safety, and the environment. Coordinate with maintenance, HSE, and operations teams during inspections, shutdowns, audits, and repairs, and maintain accurate daily logbooks and shift handover notes. Requirements Diploma, ITI, or technical certification in mechanical, electrical, environmental, water treatment, or a related field. 2 to 5 years of experience in sewerage treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water utilities, or similar process operations. Practical knowledge of pumps, motors, blowers, valves, chlorination or chemical dosing systems, sludge handling, and basic process control. Ability to read gauges, meters, checklists, and operating instructions, and maintain accurate records and shift reports. Familiarity with workplace safety procedures, confined space awareness, PPE use, and safe chemical handling. Physically fit and willing to work in shifts, outdoors, and in plant operating environments. Basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to respond calmly to alarms, breakdowns, and emergency situations. GCC or UAE experience is preferred. Competitive salary and overtime as per company policy. Accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance, if provided by company policy. Annual leave and air ticket as per company policy or local labor law. Stable long-term opportunity with exposure to essential utilities operations. Best field values Industry: Utilities, Environmental Services, Facilities Services, or Water Treatment.

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