Process Environmental Scientist - Water & Wastewater

We are seeking a Process Environmental Scientist to join a busy operations team supporting water and wastewater treatment sites across the Munster region.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in treatment processes who enjoys working both independently and alongside senior specialists to optimise plant performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.

The position involves regular travel to treatment plants, carrying out inspections, sampling, analysis, and operational duties. You will work closely with process, mechanical and site teams to help monitor, analyse, and improve treatment performance. Strong communication skills, technical curiosity, and the ability to work professionally with colleagues and clients are essential.

This opportunity is well-suited to someone who is self-motivated, organised, and eager to develop further within the environmental and water services sector.

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.

Process Environmental Scientist Skills:

• Experience working with drinking water and wastewater treatment processes is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical ability with hands-on laboratory analysis skills.
• Proficiency with PC applications including Excel and Word.
• Comfortable interpreting data from SCADA and process monitoring systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to a varied workload.
• Full Irish driving licence required.

As a Process Environmental Scientist:

• Travel to multiple treatment plants across Munster to carry out operational and process-related duties.
• Conduct site inspections, sampling and analysis of drinking water and wastewater processes.
• Troubleshoot process issues on-site and support the implementation of corrective measures.
• Identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency improvements, with ongoing performance monitoring.
• Operate treatment plants as required and support wider operational teams.
• Work closely with mechanical, process, and site personnel to maintain high performance standards.
• Calibrate laboratory and field equipment and maintain accurate process documentation.
• Analyse and interpret SCADA and process data to detect trends and inform decision-making.
• Participate in role-specific training and ongoing upskilling.

The Package:

Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of €55,000–€60,000 plus package depending on experience.

Interviews are taking place imminently, so if you are interested in this role, forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.

The Breagh Team:

Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with construction jobs across Ireland. We value flexibility, hard work, and a practical approach to delivering complex projects safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

Key roles we recruit for include Process Scientists, Environmental Engineers, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Project Managers, Site Supervisors, and Technicians across Ireland and the UK.

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