Technical Project Specialist (Water Treatment & Chemicals)

Dear Candidate,

If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please send your CV directly to [HIDDEN TEXT] (this is the preferred method, as I may miss some applications due to a high volume).

Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Position Summary

A leading high-tech manufacturing company is in the process of expanding its operations in Singapore and is looking for a seasoned Water Treatment & Chemicals expert to contribute to a significant facility development initiative.

This role will involve providing technical direction for water treatment, chemical, and utility systems during the phases of design, construction, commissioning, and handover. You will collaborate with EPC contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure that systems are technically sound, safe, and compliant with regulations.

Primary Duties

. Oversee technical aspects of water treatment, chemical, and utility systems.

. Evaluate design submissions, RFIs, and suggested design modifications.

. Offer technical knowledge related to Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), wastewater treatment, water reclamation, chemical distribution, slurry, and bulk/specialty gas systems.

. Create and assess site water balance, recycling strategies, utility capacities, and wastewater treatment needs.

. Analyze proposed solutions from technical, cost, scheduling, operational, and maintainability viewpoints.

. Engage in risk assessments, design reviews, and value engineering processes.

. Collaborate closely with EPC contractors, consultants, and suppliers.

. Work in partnership with Production, Process Engineering, and EHS teams.

. Assist in the technical evaluation and procurement of major water treatment, chemical, and gas utility systems.

. Ensure adherence to environmental, regulatory, and safety standards.

. Liaise with relevant Singapore authorities as necessary.

. Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, qualification, and facility handover.

Qualifications

. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

. A minimum of 8 years of experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, chemical, or gas utility systems within semiconductor, PCB, substrate, FPD, or other high-tech manufacturing sectors.

. Proven experience in design, construction, commissioning, and operational handover stages.

. In-depth understanding of UPW, wastewater treatment, water reclamation, and water balance optimization.

. Familiarity with chemical distribution, slurry systems, and bulk/specialty gases.

. Experience with plating wastewater treatment and metal-bearing waste streams is highly advantageous.

. Knowledge of EPC project delivery, design review, and change management processes.

. Awareness of Singapore's environmental, hazardous substances, and industrial utility regulations.

. Insight into process utility safety and risk management protocols.