TA-10820 REG: Supporting Project Implementation and Capacity Building in Water and Urban Development in the Pacific (Subproject 1) - Wastewater Treatment Process Specialist (E-059047-002)

Assist the Palau Public Utilities Corporation implement upgrades to the Malakal wastewater treatment plant required to: (i) maximize the treatment plant efficiency, and (ii) meet Palau’s environmental standards for wastewater effluent and wastewater treatment plant sludge treatment and disposal. Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output 1. Assessment and Diagnostic Review (i) Review existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) infrastructure, process design, operational performance, maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance status. (ii) Assess the condition and performance of the sequencing batch reactor (SBR), inlet works, sludge handling facilities, aeration systems, instrumentation, electrical systems, and ancillary assets. (iii) Conduct process audits, identify operational bottlenecks, capacity constraints, energy inefficiencies, and causes of non-compliance with effluent discharge standards. (iv) Review historical operational data, laboratory results, maintenance records, and environmental monitoring reports. (v) Identifying deficiencies, risks, rehabilitation requirements, and priority investments required to meet environmental discharge standards. 2. Process Design and Rehabilitation Planning (i) Where appropriate, identify necessary modifications to improve treatment performance and reliability and to achieve the environmental discharge standards. (ii) Optimize biological nutrient removal, aeration efficiency, sludge management, and process control systems. (iii) Where appropriate, recommend upgrades to instrumentation, automation, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and monitoring equipment. 3. Procurement and Construction Support (i) Assist the PPUC in evaluating bids and assessing compliance of proposed equipment and process solutions. (ii) Review contractor process designs, shop drawings, commissioning plans, and equipment submittals. (iii) Provide technical advice during construction and installation activities. (iv) Participate in inspections, testing, and acceptance of process equipment and systems. 4. Commissioning and Performance Verification (i) Develop commissioning protocols and process start-up procedures. (ii) Assist PPUC to supervise the commissioning of rehabilitated treatment facilities and process equipment. (iii) Optimize operating parameters, including aeration cycles, sludge age, mixed liquor concentrations, settling performance, and decanting operations. (iv) Verify achievement of process performance guarantees, capacity requirements, and treated effluent standards. (v) Identify and rectify process deficiencies observed during commissioning and initial operation. 5. Operations and Maintenance Improvement (i) Assist PPUC to strengthen Plant operational and maintenance practices. (ii) Update (or where required develop) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key treatment processes and equipment. (iii) Assist PPUC to prepare and strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, and process equipment. (iv) Assist PPUC to prepare and strengthen process monitoring protocols and laboratory quality assurance procedures. (v) Identify measures to reduce operating costs, energy consumption, chemical usage, and sludge management costs. 6. Capacity Building and Training (i) Deliver classroom and hands-on training on: (a) SBR process fundamentals. (b) Process monitoring and control. (c) Laboratory testing and interpretation. (d) Sludge management. (e) Preventive maintenance. (f) Electrical and mechanical systems. (g) Occupational health and safety. (h) Environmental compliance monitoring. (ii) Provide on-the-job mentoring and coaching during commissioning and initial operation. 7. Environmental Compliance and Sustainability (i) Strengthen PPUC’s monitoring programs to verify compliance with environmental permits and discharge standards. (ii) Assist PPUC in implementing environmental management and reporting systems. (iii) Assist PPUC to strengthen sludge management and disposal strategies consistent with environmental regulations. (iv) Support the development and updating of long-term operational budgets and lifecycle cost assessments. 8. Institutional Strengthening (i) Review utility organizational arrangements related to PPUC’s wastewater treatment operations. (ii) Recommend staffing requirements, roles, competencies, and succession planning measures. (iii) Strengthen the PPUC’s ability to independently manage and optimize treatment plant operations after completion of the assignment. Minimum Qualification Requirements The Consultant will have at minimum, a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, process or chemical engineering, chemistry, or other relevant qualification and at least 15 years' experience in designing and implementing water quality monitoring programs and analyzing water quality data. Experience obtained in Pacific Islands developing countries is essential. Minimum General Experience 15 Years Minimum Specific Experience (relevant to assignment) 15 Years Regional/Country Experience Required Desired Not Required Deliverables Details Name Type Estimated Submission Date Monthly Progress Report No. 1 Report 30-Oct-2026 Monthly Progress Report No. 2 Report 30-Nov-2026 Monthly Progress Report No. 3 Report 31-Dec-2026 Monthly Progress Report No. 4 Report 31-Jan-2027 Monthly Progress Report No. 5 Report 28-Feb-2027 Monthly Progress Report No. 6 Final Report 31-Mar-2027 Schedule and Places of Assignment (chronological and inclusive of travel) Schedule Type Continuous Intermittent Max. Working Days/Week Home Office 5 Field 6 City and Country Working Days Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date Other Details (use if place selected is Others) Home Office, Other Search and Select: Place 4 15-Oct-2026 30-Oct-2026 Koror, Palau Search and Select: Place 13 01-Nov-2026 20-Nov-2026 Home Office, Other Search and Select: Place 4 21-Nov-2026 30-Nov-2026 Koror, Palau Search and Select: Place 13 01-Dec-2026 15-Dec-2026 Home Office, Other Search and Select: Place 4 16-Dec-2026 15-Jan-2027 Koror, Palau Search and Select: Place 13 16-Jan-2027 30-Jan-2027 Home Office, Other Search and Select: Place 4 01-Feb-2027 31-Mar-2027 Total 55 Export to PDF Export to PDF Copyright (c) 1998, 2023, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 1998, 2023, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Pick a Date Loading... Loading...