What the role is:As the Chief Specialist for Raw Water Systems, you will provide technical leadership and develop long-term strategies for the effective management of Singapore's freshwater reservoirs and water catchment areas to support PUB's mission of providing safe drinking water.What you will be working on:You will be involved in the following areas: • Lead a team in monitoring and assessing reservoir, catchment, and seawater quality. • Develop, drive, and implement strategies for water quality management and pollution control. • As the domain expert, provide technical advice and recommendations for water quality policy development. • Engage regulators and stakeholders on such water quality issues. Specific expertise and/or experience in the following areas will be an advantage: Ecology of freshwater bodies: • Expertise in the dynamics of algal growth in freshwater bodies, especially for algal species producing taste & odour and algal toxins, as well as the factors affecting the dominance of one species over the other. • Develop, drive, and implement a comprehensive approach for algae management in freshwater bodies. Water Quality Modelling: • Experience in the use of water quality models to predict and mitigate pollution impacts. • Use of AI to develop data-driven models for water quality modelling. • Drive research projects related to water quality and aquatic ecosystem health monitoring and management. Impact Assessments & Ecological Studies: • Perform water quality impact assessments for development projects affecting the quality of water bodies. • Lead and give technical guidance to ecological monitoring programmes in reservoirs and marine environments. • Provide expert recommendations to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) studies. • Experience in the public communication of EIA results.What we are looking for:Qualification: Degree/Masters, or PhD in Limnology, Aquatic Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field. Work Experience: • 10 years of experience in reservoir, catchment, and seawater quality monitoring and management. • Strong expertise in water quality impact assessment and pollution control strategies. • Proven experience in environmental impact assessment (EIA), water quality modelling and freshwater ecology will be an advantage. Technical Skills: • Knowledge of water quality modelling tools (e.g., MIKE ECO Lab, SWAT, Delft3D, etc.) is preferred. • Proficiency in data analysis for water resource management. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in water quality assessment. Other Attributes: • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to lead projects and work with interdisciplinary teams. • Experience in Singapore and/or the Southeast Asian region is an advantage.About PUB, The National Water Agency:PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.
What the role is:As the Chief Specialist for Raw Water Systems, you will provide technical leadership and develop long-term strategies for the effective management of Singapore's freshwater reservoirs and water catchment areas to support PUB's mission of providing safe drinking water.What you will be working on:You will be involved in the following areas: • Lead a team in monitoring and assessing reservoir, catchment, and seawater quality. • Develop, drive, and implement strategies for water quality management and pollution control. • As the domain expert, provide technical advice and recommendations for water quality policy development. • Engage regulators and stakeholders on such water quality issues. Specific expertise and/or experience in the following areas will be an advantage: Ecology of freshwater bodies: • Expertise in the dynamics of algal growth in freshwater bodies, especially for algal species producing taste & odour and algal toxins, as well as the factors affecting the dominance of one species over the other. • Develop, drive, and implement a comprehensive approach for algae management in freshwater bodies. Water Quality Modelling: • Experience in the use of water quality models to predict and mitigate pollution impacts. • Use of AI to develop data-driven models for water quality modelling. • Drive research projects related to water quality and aquatic ecosystem health monitoring and management. Impact Assessments & Ecological Studies: • Perform water quality impact assessments for development projects affecting the quality of water bodies. • Lead and give technical guidance to ecological monitoring programmes in reservoirs and marine environments. • Provide expert recommendations to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) studies. • Experience in the public communication of EIA results.What we are looking for:Qualification: Degree/Masters, or PhD in Limnology, Aquatic Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field. Work Experience: • 10 years of experience in reservoir, catchment, and seawater quality monitoring and management. • Strong expertise in water quality impact assessment and pollution control strategies. • Proven experience in environmental impact assessment (EIA), water quality modelling and freshwater ecology will be an advantage. Technical Skills: • Knowledge of water quality modelling tools (e.g., MIKE ECO Lab, SWAT, Delft3D, etc.) is preferred. • Proficiency in data analysis for water resource management. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in water quality assessment. Other Attributes: • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to lead projects and work with interdisciplinary teams. • Experience in Singapore and/or the Southeast Asian region is an advantage.About PUB, The National Water Agency:PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.
