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Water Treatment Plant Operator
HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge) • Gombe
Posted: 14 October 2026Deadline: 28 October 2026
📋 Requirements
- •3 years work experience with a minimum of an HND certificate Understanding of workplace safety practices and PPE requirements.
- •Understanding of operating procedures and plant operating limits.
- •Understanding of good sampling practices and water quality monitoring.
- •Experience operating industrial or utility water treatment systems.
- •Experience monitoring plant parameters and recording operational data Experience identifying abnormal equipment and process conditions.
- •Experience working with pumps, valves, tanks, and process instruments.
- •Experience following SOPs and operating procedures.
- •Experience working in a shift-based operational environment Experience supporting maintenance activities and troubleshooting.
- •Experience handling industrial chemicals safely Basic knowledge of industrial water treatment processes Basic understanding of water quality parameter Basic knowledge of chemical handling and safety.
- •Basic knowledge of microbiological contamination risks in water systems.
📝 Description
- •About The Job
- •To operate and monitor water treatment plant systems safely and efficiently to ensure continuous production of treated water that meets required quality specifications for plant processes.
- •What You'll Be Doing
- •Water Treatment Plant Operations
- •Operate water treatment systems in accordance with approved operating procedures and instructions.
- •Ensure the smooth operation and availability of the water treatment plant.
- •Monitor operating parameters, equipment conditions, and key process parameters during assigned shifts.
- •Make routine operational adjustments within approved limits.
- •Identify abnormal operating conditions and report deviations promptly.
- •Water Quality Monitoring and Control
- •Collect water samples from designated sampling points and maintain proper sampling practices to prevent contamination.
- •Perform routine water quality checks as required.
- •Verify that treated water meets operational requirements before release.
- •Report out-of-specification water quality results to the supervisor/coordinator.
- •Filtration and Chemical Dosing Operations
- •Carry out routine operation of filtration systems.
- •Monitor filter differential pressure and identify signs of fouling or breakthrough.
- •Operate and monitor chemical dosing systems.
- •Check chemical levels and report shortages promptly.
- •Handle treatment chemicals in accordance with established safety procedures.
- •Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Support
- •Conduct routine checks and inspections of water treatment plant equipment.
- •Identify leaks, abnormal noises, vibration, and equipment defects.
- •Perform basic operator-level maintenance activities.
- •Report equipment faults for corrective action.
- •Support maintenance activities when required.
- •Health, Safety and Housekeeping
- •Maintain cleanliness of the water treatment plant and surrounding operational areas.
- •Comply with all safety procedures, permit requirements, and work instructions.
- •Use the required personal protective equipment PPE during operations.
- •Safely handle treatment chemicals in accordance with established procedures.
- •Report unsafe conditions and incidents promptly.
- •Participate in safety meetings and inspections.
- •Operational Reporting
- •Record operational readings and maintain accurate shift logs.
- •Complete shift reports and other required operational records.
- •Communicate plant status and outstanding operational issues during shift handovers.
- •Escalate abnormalities to supervisors/coordinators.
- •Provide accurate operational information to support decision-making.
- •Requirements
- •3 years work experience with a minimum of an HND certificate
- •Understanding of workplace safety practices and PPE requirements.
- •Understanding of operating procedures and plant operating limits.
- •Understanding of good sampling practices and water quality monitoring.
- •Experience operating industrial or utility water treatment systems.
- •Experience monitoring plant parameters and recording operational data
- •Experience identifying abnormal equipment and process conditions.
- •Experience working with pumps, valves, tanks, and process instruments.
- •Experience following SOPs and operating procedures.
- •Experience working in a shift-based operational environment
- •Experience supporting maintenance activities and troubleshooting.
- •Experience handling industrial chemicals safely
- •Basic knowledge of industrial water treatment processes
- •Basic understanding of water quality parameter
- •Basic knowledge of chemical handling and safety.
- •Basic knowledge of microbiological contamination risks in water systems.