Quality Control Officer (Water Treatment)

Location: Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The role involves routine testing, documentation, and monitoring of water treatment systems to ensure consistent compliance with food safety standards.
• We are seeking to hire a competent and detail-oriented Quality Control Officer (Water Treatment) to oversee the monitoring and quality assurance of water used in our production processes.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all water treatment operations meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements for food-grade water.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify deviations and report non-conformities promptly.
• Liaise with external laboratories for specialized testing when required.
• Ensure proper sanitation and maintenance of the water treatment facility and equipment.
• Monitor the performance of water treatment systems such as reverse osmosis (RO), softeners, UV sterilizers, and filtration units.
• Maintain accurate records of water quality test results and treatment activities.
• Conduct routine quality checks on treated water, including pH, TDS, conductivity, turbidity, chlorine levels, and microbiological analysis.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and food safety standards, including HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions when water quality falls below acceptable standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and food safety management systems.
• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Industrial Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in quality control, preferably in water treatment or food manufacturing.
• Sound knowledge of water treatment processes and laboratory testing procedures.

Preferred Competencies:

• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to interpret laboratory results accurately.

Remuneration
Competitive and commensurate with experience.