Field Operator – Water Treatment Plant

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Field Operator to join its water treatment plant in Laguna, Philippines. The operator will ensure continuous, safe water supply by managing daily plant operations and responding quickly to any issues.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment processes such as pumping, filtration, chemical dosing, and disinfection.
• Adjust equipment settings to maintain water‑quality parameters.
• Monitor flow rates, pressure, pH, turbidity, and chlorine levels and take corrective actions when needed.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for complex repairs.
• Collect water samples, conduct on‑site testing (chlorine residual, pH, turbidity) and record results.
• Respond promptly to alarms, equipment failures, and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, prepare performance reports, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in water treatment is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on ability to operate and maintain equipment.
• Basic understanding of water‑treatment principles and processes.
• Familiarity with process control systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and manuals.

Required skills

• Pumping
• Filtration
• Chemical dosing
• Disinfection
• Process control systems
• Instrumentation
• Water sampling
• Chlorine residual testing
• pH testing
• Turbidity testing