Chemical Dosing Technician – Water Treatment

About the role

We are seeking a hands‑on Chemical Dosing Technician to join our water treatment and bottling operations in Bahrain. You will be responsible for preparing chemicals, operating dosing equipment, and ensuring water quality meets strict standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, mix and dilute treatment chemicals (antiscalant, sodium hypochlorite, SMBS, acid, caustic soda) to approved concentrations.
• Operate and calibrate dosing pumps, adjusting injection rates according to feed and product water quality.
• Perform daily water quality tests – TDS, pH, free chlorine, hardness, ORP – and record results in operating logs.
• Monitor RO units, sand and carbon filters, and softeners; carry out backwashing and brine regeneration.
• Execute membrane Clean‑In‑Place (CIP) cycles as scheduled.
• Track chemical stock levels, raise replenishment requests and ensure proper segregation of incompatible chemicals.
• Follow HSE procedures, use PPE, apply MSDS requirements and respond to spills.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on dosing pumps, valves and lines; report breakdowns immediately.
• Maintain hygiene and food‑safety standards for drinking‑water plants and support QC during sampling and inspections.
• Submit a daily shift report covering plant status, chemical consumption and technical observations.

Required profile

• Diploma or vocational certificate in Chemistry, Mechanical/Industrial Technology, Water Treatment or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in a water‑treatment plant, desalination unit or water‑bottling facility.
• Practical knowledge of RO systems, dosing pumps and water‑quality testing instruments.
• Accurate numerical recording and basic computer skills.
• Working English (Arabic an advantage) sufficient to understand safety instructions.
• Physically fit for shift work in a plant environment and holding a valid health card.
• Currently residing in Bahrain with a transferable visa/CPR (preferred).

Required skills

• Dosing pump operation and calibration
• Water‑quality testing (TDS, pH, free chlorine, hardness, ORP)
• Reverse Osmosis (RO) system monitoring
• Membrane Clean‑In‑Place (CIP) procedures
• Chemical handling and storage (antiscalant, sodium hypochlorite, SMBS, acid, caustic soda)
• Preventive maintenance of dosing equipment
• Basic computer skills for data recording

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Accommodation and transport as per company policy
• Medical insurance, annual leave and air ticket in line with Bahrain Labour Law
• Stable role within a growing multi‑sector group