Now Hiring: Senior Seawater Desalination & Water Treatment Engineer – Island-Based Role | USD Salary + Expat Package
Location:
Turks & Caicos Islands
Employment Type:
Full-Time | Salary Paid in USD | Expatriate Package Included
A national water utility provider in the Turks & Caicos Islands is hiring a
Senior Engineer
to lead operations, optimisation, and performance of its
seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO)
and
wastewater treatment
facilities. This role offers a balance of technical challenge, autonomy, and tropical living with a full expat package and salary paid in USD.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading day-to-day operations of SWRO desalination and wastewater treatment systems
- Supervising and mentoring a multi-disciplinary operations team
- Troubleshooting and maintaining key systems: RO membranes, ERDs, SCADA/PLC controls, chemical dosing
- Driving plant performance improvements, efficiency, and water quality
- Overseeing commissioning, process upgrades, asset management, and reporting
What You'll Need
For Chemical/Process Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
- Strong understanding of:
- Wastewater treatment systems (e.g., SBR, filtration, chlorination)
- Chemical dosing and process optimisation
For Electrical Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Hands-on experience with:
- PLC/SCADA control systems, automation
- Electrical troubleshooting in a plant setting
Minimum Requirements
- At least 12 years of relevant experience
- Minimum 8 years in desalination or water treatment operations
- At least 4 years in a leadership or plant management role
Why This Role Stands Out
- USD-based salary with a full
expatriate package
(includes housing, flights, relocation, and local benefits) - Work with a highly respected national utility provider
- Lead essential infrastructure in a growing island economy
- Live and work in one of the most beautiful tropical locations in the world