Senior SWRO Specialist – Desalination Systems

Ecohesion; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A water sustainability firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Specialist. This role involves conducting comprehensive plant audits, optimizing processes, and mentoring local technicians. The Specialist will provide ongoing support and conduct regular site visits to ensure optimal performance of seawater reverse osmosis systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, strong technical expertise in reverse osmosis systems, and excellent problem-solving skills. Training will be provided to enhance local capacity, ensuring a sustainable approach to water management.

Benefits

Medical scheme

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience with SWRO desalination plants.
• Strong ability to mentor and train operator teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical audits of seawater reverse osmosis systems.
• Train local supervisors and technicians on RO fundamentals.
• Provide remote technical support and conduct performance optimization visits.

Skills

Membrane diagnostics

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Certified Water Treatment Operator

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Senior Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Specialist is the plant’s lead technical authority responsible for auditing, optimizing, stabilizing, and troubleshooting seawater reverse osmosis systems. The role begins with a 3-month on-island assignment during which the Specialist completes a comprehensive plant audit, leads daily operational optimization, and trains local supervisors and technicians. After this initial engagement, the Specialist continues to provide structured monthly and quarterly site visits along with remote technical support to maintain optimal performance and build long-term Bermudian capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct a complete technical audit covering membranes, pumps, energy recovery devices, dosing systems, automation/controls, and hydraulics.
• Lead plant operations during the onboarding period, ensuring optimized production, permeate quality, and stable system performance.
• Deliver intensive hands‑on training for Bermudian operators and supervisors in RO fundamentals, troubleshooting, instrumentation, and emergency procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve complex process issues including fouling, scaling, pump imbalance, and deteriorating permeate quality.
• Develop and refine CIP procedures, membrane cleaning protocols, and antiscalant dosing strategies.
• Support PLC replacement, SCADA configuration, instrumentation calibration, and other upgrade projects.
• Provide remote technical assistance between scheduled visits to review data trends and recommend operational adjustments.
• Conduct regular onsite optimization visits and produce detailed performance reports with recommended improvements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education, Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of direct, hands‑on experience with SWRO desalination plants in the 1MGD range and technical complexity.
• Experience working with utilities or government‑owned water systems strongly preferred.
• Certified Water Treatment Operator (RO or membrane specialization) from an internationally recognized accreditation body (e.g., ABC, IWES, EU Certification Authority, or equivalent).
• Expert‑level knowledge of membrane diagnostics, high‑pressure pumps, energy recovery devices, and system hydraulics.
• Strong ability to mentor, train, and build capacity in developing operator teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients/customers and colleagues.
• Thrive in a high‑stress and fast‑paced environment and continuously deliver high caliber output.
• Flexibility to adjust operational procedures as required to meet dynamic business conditions.
• Excellent ability to develop and manage client relationships, scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex projects with a proactive approach and a high level of attention to detail.
• Flexibility and the ability to manage change with excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Perform site visits and conduct fieldwork with a focus on safety.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software.

Safety Sensitive Position

This role is a Safety Sensitive Position. As such, the following duties and expectations will be critical to your role:

• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to lift up to 77 pounds/35 kilos on a daily continuous basis.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work at heights and in diverse weather.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to operate a light duty truck.
• This position requires working in a remote field environment; therefore, expect varying working conditions.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol and field readiness tests required by clients or by Ecohesion.

This Job Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

To apply, please email your resume to: [e-mail]

About Ecohesion

We are a team of Caribbean professionals who are passionate about water sustainability in our home countries of Antigua, Bermuda, Barbados, and Trinidad. Providing solutions on an industrial, commercial, and residential scale for wastewater reuse, desalination, and drinking water, we focus on meaningful projects that are not only positively impacting the environment but are also encouraging social impacts.

As an employee of Ecohesion, you will be provided with the training and equipment to do your job well and will have access to ongoing coaching and mentorship to grow your career. A valued member of the team, you will also be entitled to join the company’s medical scheme.

Ecohesion is a subsidiary of Integrated Sustainability, an award‑winning, provider of world‑class sustainable Water, Waste and Energy solutions.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Ecohesion; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.