AIC - Chemical Engineer Wastewater Treatment

Job Description

The Applications Engineer I will review and prepare Request For Proposals (RFPs) for water treatment and wastewater recycle treatment systems. They will also prepare appropriate responses in the form of proposals, including developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Hydraulic Flow diagrams (HFD), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and General Arrangement (GA) drawings. They will coordinate with draftsperson in preparing these drawings, perform process calculations to properly size treatment processes and equipment, and develop inquiries and solicit quotations for sub-vendor equipment and components.

• Prepare technical clarifications and deviations to the RFP specifications both process and mechanical.
• Develop cost estimate and budget for the proposed system.
• Compile sections of the proposal comprising specific technical data and descriptions, performance guarantees, warranty and technical clarifications.
• Aid sales manager in responding to customers' technical queries.
• Prepare a Turn Over Package for each successful proposal.
• Develop and improve process calculations spreadsheets and technical documentation required for proposal preparation and subsequently for project execution.
• Provide Process support during system commissioning/start-up to commissioning engineer and support troubleshooting technical issues.
• Work in close collaboration with Applied Testing Laboratory at the office premises to develop and verify treatment process and performance guarantees, which may require benchtop testing and/or lab piloting.

Skill Requirements

• Prior experience in the preparation of proposals involving oil-water separation equipment, bar screens and grit chamber, conventional and advanced biological treatment processes (aerobic/anoxic/anaerobic activated sludge, fixed film, Moving Bed, Sequencing Batch reactor, Membrane Bioreactor) and sludge conditioning/dewatering equipment is required.
• Experience of designing wastewater recycle treatment systems comprising membrane filtration and reverse osmosis unit is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in wastewater treatment design for municipal, Hydrocarbon Processing Industry (HPI), steel, semiconductor & electronics, renewable fuels and other chemical industrial applications is required.
• The candidate will be able to communicate effectively internally and with customers and maintain positive attitude and good organizational skills, plan and manage multiple tasks or projects, and apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to use personal computer (MS office products) and internet at a high level of proficiency is MUST.
• Knowledge of proprietary software e.g. BioWin or equivalent for biological treatment process design, membrane filtration and reverse osmosis membrane is required.

Essential Functions

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications / Experience: Bachelors in Chemical/Environmental Engineering.
• 5 - 10 years experience in a similar job with duties defined above in industrial and infrstructure projects.