Water Quality Technician

Nama Water Services (Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company) is pleased to announce a "Training for Employment" , in collaboration with its contracted companies that offer permanent job opportunities in the water and wastewater sector.

Job Title: Water Quality Technician

Reports To: Water Quality Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Job Details
• Number of Vacancies: 14 Positions
• Salary Range: OMR 400 – 520 per month
• Work Location: All governorates of Oman except Dhofar (Preference will be given to applicants from the local governorate)

Job Purpose
The Water Quality Technician is responsible for monitoring, sampling, testing, and analyzing water quality to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and operational objectives. The role supports the delivery of safe and high-quality water services through routine inspections, laboratory testing, and field activities.

Key Responsibilities
• Collect water samples from treatment plants, distribution networks, reservoirs, and other designated locations.
• Conduct routine water quality testing and analysis in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
• Monitor water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, chlorine residual, conductivity, and other physical, chemical, and biological indicators.
• Record, analyze, and report test results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform calibration, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory and field testing equipment.
• Assist in investigating water quality issues and support corrective actions when required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Maintain laboratory records, logs, reports, and documentation.
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure water quality standards are maintained.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality control requirements.

Qualifications
• Diploma only in Water Technology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Science, or a related field.

Experience
• Practical Experience: 0 (No prior work experience required)
• Internship or academic exposure in laboratories or water quality is an advantage.

Technical Skills
• Basic knowledge of water quality testing methods and laboratory procedures.
• Understanding of water treatment processes and quality standards.
• Ability to use laboratory instruments and field testing equipment.
• Basic ability to record and report test results accurately.
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Soft Skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures strictly.
• Ability to work in field and laboratory environments.
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills.

Working Conditions
• Laboratory and field-based work environments.
• May require outdoor sample collection, site visits, and occasional shift work.

Application Note :
• The applicant must be a job seeker.
• The applicant must be an Omani national.
• For applicants with previous work experience, at least three (3) months since their last employment movement recorded in the Ministry of Labour system, as of the date of this announcement.
• The applicant must not have previously benefited from any training program funded by either the public or private sector.
• The applicant must have no more than three (3) years of work experience.
• The applicant must not be more than 38 years of age
• The closing date is 3rd August 2026.