Effluent Treatment Plant Operator

Join us as an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Operator

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: Site SHE Lead

Scope:Local

Location:Ghana, Tema

Terms & Conditions:Full time

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient treatment of industrial wastewater to meet Ghana EPA discharge standards and Unilever sustainability goals. You will operate, monitor, and maintain the Effluent Treatment Plant to protect the environment, people, and our brands while enabling responsible manufacturing in Tema.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate & Monitor: Run ETP machinery, pumps, blowers, clarifiers, and chemical dosing systems as per SOP to treat industrial wastewater.

• Process Control: Maintain optimal pH, DO, MLSS, COD/BOD levels through regular testing and adjustment of chemicals.

• Log Records: Keep daily logs for flow rate, chemical consumption, sludge level, lab results, and equipment readings.

• Preventive Maintenance: Carry out routine checks, lubrication, and minor repairs on pumps, blowers, screens, and aerators.

• Sludge Management: Control sludge wasting, dewatering, and disposal in line with EPA/Ghana EPA regulations.

• Safety Compliance: Follow HSE protocols, use PPE, and report any leaks, spills, or abnormal operations immediately.

• Chemical Handling: Safely handle alum, lime, polymers, chlorine, and other treatment chemicals with correct dilution.

• Lab Support: Collect wastewater samples and assist lab team with jar tests and basic analysis.

• Troubleshooting: Identify process upsets, equipment faults, and escalate to ETP Supervisor/Engineer when needed.

• Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organized ETP area and ensure all tanks, walkways, and drains are free of debris.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s /Higher national diploma in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering/Biochemistry

• Recommend keeping within 3 -5 bullets as an ETP operator or related fields

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years experience operating an Effluent Treatment Plant or wastewater treatment system in a manufacturing/FMCG environment

• Working knowledge of Ghana EPA effluent discharge standards, wastewater testing, and ETP chemical dosing

• Basic mechanical and instrumentation troubleshooting skills on pumps, blowers, dosing systems, and PLC/HMI controls

• Experience with ETP documentation, sampling, and lab analysis including BOD, COD, TSS, pH, and sludge management

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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