Job Description
Industry: Food / Dairy / Beverage / FMCG
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About the Role
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We are seeking an experienced WWTP & Water Reuse Project Engineer to lead and support wastewater treatment, water reuse, and environmental improvement initiative.
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This is a hands‐on project engineering role suited to someone who combines strong technical wastewater knowledge with proven project delivery, site execution, commissioning, and contractor management capability. You will play a key role in optimizing the existing wastewater treatment plant, delivering water reuse projects, supporting WWTP upgrades and expansions, and developing a long‐term sustainability and water reduction roadmap.
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Key Responsibilities
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Wastewater Treatment Optimization
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Optimize WWTP performance, reliability, capacity, and treatment efficiency.
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Identify operational and engineering improvements to reduce treatment costs and environmental impact.
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Monitor plant performance and work with site teams to resolve process and equipment issues.
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Develop and implement practical solutions to improve wastewater treatment performance.
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Ensure effective management of treated effluent and wastewater streams.
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Support compliance with relevant environmental legislation, permits, site requirements, and discharge standards.
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Work with environmental and operational teams to investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
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Support data analysis, performance monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Water Reuse & Irrigation Projects
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Lead the development and implementation of water reuse initiatives.
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Assess opportunities to reduce freshwater consumption through wastewater recovery and reuse.
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Support the design, installation, commissioning, and optimization of irrigation and reclaimed‐water systems.
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Evaluate water balances and identify opportunities for improved water efficiency across the manufacturing site.
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Manage engineering projects associated with WWTP upgrades,



capacity increases, and expansion initiatives.
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Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, technical specifications, and execution plans.
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Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover activities.
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Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required technical standards.
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Sustainability & Water Reduction Roadmap
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Support the development of a site-level sustainability and water reduction strategy.
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Identify and prioritize opportunities to reduce freshwater use, wastewater generation, and overall water footprint.
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Establish measurable improvement targets and track project outcomes.
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Contribute to longer-term water resilience and circular‐water initiatives.
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Project Delivery & Site Execution
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The successful candidate will be expected to be highly visible and hands‐on at the manufacturing site, including:
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Managing projects from concept and feasibility through to commissioning and operational handover.
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Coordinating contractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
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Managing site works within a live manufacturing environment.
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Ensuring appropriate safety, quality, environmental, and change‐control processes are followed.
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Troubleshooting technical issues during installation, commissioning, and operation.
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Providing clear project reporting, risk management, and progress updates to stakeholders.
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About You
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You will be a practical and delivery‐focused engineer who is comfortable moving between technical wastewater challenges, project management,



contractor coordination, and hands‐on site execution.
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Engineering qualification in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Proven experience delivering industrial wastewater treatment or water‐related engineering projects.
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Strong site execution and commissioning experience.
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Demonstrated ability to manage projects from design through construction and commissioning.
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Experience working hands‐on in a live manufacturing or industrial environment.
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Robust contractor, supplier, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to troubleshoot technical and operational issues and translate them into practical solutions.
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Strong understanding of environmental compliance and wastewater treatment principles.
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Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
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Preferred
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Experience in food, dairy, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing.
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Experience with industrial WWTP optimization, upgrades, or expansion projects.
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Experience with water reuse, reclaimed water, irrigation, or water efficiency projects.
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Knowledge of sustainability, water reduction, and circular‐water strategies.
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Experience working with environmental regulators, consultants, and specialist wastewater contractors.
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In this role, success will be demonstrated through:
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Improved WWTP performance, reliability, and treatment efficiency.
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Consistent environmental and effluent compliance.
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Successful delivery and commissioning of WWTP upgrade projects.
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Increased water reuse and reduced freshwater consumption.
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Delivery of practical water reduction and sustainability initiatives.
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Strong project execution with minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
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Effective collaboration between site teams, contractors, engineering stakeholders, and global water specialists.
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📌 Wwtp & Water Reuse Project Engineer (South Australia)
🏢 Ubique Systems
📍 South Australia