UPW Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities will evolve throughout the project lifecycle, ranging from design and commissioning to full-scale operations, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to each phase.

• Collaborate with UPW design vendors to ensure design expectations are met.
• Review drawings, submittals, and construction progress; perform engineering inspections.
• Identify and address abnormalities during construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and operate utility equipment for commissioning.
• Manage handover documentation and manuals.
• Conduct training and on‑job training (OJT) for operational systems and duties.
• Monitor construction activities, project schedules, RFIs, and submittals for flawless execution.
• Work closely with project and construction teams to ensure timely operations.

• Oversee production and delivery of Ultra‑Pure Water (UPW) to site production areas, including RO, EDI, DI, and ultrafiltration systems.
• Collaborate with WWT/BRF engineering teams for integrated operations.
• Develop and implement PM procedures and emergency SOPs.
• Operate and manage the Central Control Room.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all stakeholders.
• Monitor system performance through trend analysis, field walks, and reporting.
• Research and implement technology upgrades to improve quality, reliability, and safety.
• Continuously evaluate process requirements and equipment specifications.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and technical lead regarding water analysis and system issues.
• Lead and execute critical projects supporting UPW operations and improvements.
• Hook‑Up & Layout:
  Review equipment matrix, prepare bidding documents, supervise on‑site work, and manage equipment handover.
• Expansion:
  Handle planning, design, construction, completion, and permitting.
• Operations on‑call support in a 24/7 high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Create FMEA risk analysis documents for the UPW systems.
• Integrate reliability engineering and risk analysis into daily operations, including FMEAs, root‑cause investigations, and design reviews.

• Strong understanding of UPW systems, industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines (automation, water, gas, chemicals, environmental).
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in corporate software tools (MS Office, Bluebeam).
• Willingness to work overtime or respond to emergencies.
• Ethical, trustworthy, respectful, and flexible.

• B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or Process Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in UPW facilities engineering (design & operations).
• Knowledge of water treatment technologies and processes.
• Experience in design, construction, commissioning, and start‑up preferred.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.