Job Description
We are seeking an experienced WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer to support a major manufacturing transformation and sustainability program within a leading FMCG production facility. The successful candidate will lead wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental improvement projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, sustainability performance, and regulatory compliance.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
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Manage water reuse, recycling, and irrigation projects to reduce overall water consumption.
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Support WWTP upgrade and expansion projects from design through commissioning.
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Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, discharge requirements, and sustainability objectives.
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Identify opportunities for water, energy, and resource efficiency improvements across manufacturing operations.
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Coordinate engineering contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and site stakeholders.
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Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and reporting activities.
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Provide technical expertise during installation, commissioning, startup, and performance ramp-up phases.
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Develop and implement long-term water reduction and sustainability roadmaps.
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Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and environmental teams to ensure successful project delivery.
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Required Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering,



Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Proven experience in wastewater treatment, water reuse, utilities, or environmental engineering projects within manufacturing environments.
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Robust knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment processes and effluent management systems.
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Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements and sustainability initiatives.
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Experience managing contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
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Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
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Ability to work hands-on within an operational manufacturing environment.
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Fluency in English is mandatory.
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Preferred Experience
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Food, dairy, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
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Industrial utilities and water infrastructure projects.
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Water recycling and reuse programs.
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Sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
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Brownfield manufacturing projects.
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Commissioning and startup experience.
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Key Skills
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Wastewater Treatment (WWTP)
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Water Reuse & Recycling
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Effluent Management
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Sustainability Projects
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Utilities Optimization
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Process Engineering
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Capital Projects
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Commissioning & Startup
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Contractor Management
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Stakeholder Management
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Project Execution
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Immediate availability and willingness to be based on-site in Kiewa, Victoria, Australia, are highly preferred.
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📌 Wwtp & Water Reuse Project Engineer (South Australia)
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📍 South Australia