Water Treatment Experts in Germany
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Ronald J.
Last position:
HSE Manager at Ralf Hirsch GmbH
- Site inspections and briefings during the Hitachi converter rebuild
- Preparing and reviewing risk assessments and RAMS
- Processing work permits
- Conducting training for slingers
Kusay T.
Last position:
Freelance System & Software Architect - DNA-Extraction Robot at QIAGEN GmbH
- System and software architecture for the QIA-symphony Connect DNA-extraction robot in Life Science / IVD automation.
- Designed features and control logic for extraction, pipetting, lysis and eluate modules using C++, PLC/ST (Beckhoff IPC / TwinCAT 3) and model-based concepts.
- Delivered ISO 13485-oriented requirements, architecture, unit/integration/regression tests and DHF/VEP/VER/TCL documentation.
- Used Polarion, Jira, Confluence, Azure and AI-assisted documentation to improve traceability and engineering efficiency.
Thomas S.
Last position:
Automation Technology Lecturer at HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria
- Training professionals in PLC technology, pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robots
- Creating scripts for Siemens systems: STEP 5, STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC
- Creating scripts for pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robot programming
- Serving on the examination committee for quality assurance in vocational training
- Training and certifying over 500 professionals
Dirk V.
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at Energy Producer
- Innovation division: Project development for a brownfield biofuel production partnership
Hans-Jürgen B.
Last position:
Freelance Technician at FlexLink Systems GmbH
- Plant design in conveyor technology
- Engineering and design of conveyors for the automotive industry / battery transport
- Execution, CAD: AutoCAD Inventor 2019 3D + Vault
Basel J.
Last position:
Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager at Altran Magnetics LLC
- Oversee development and optimization of key products, including DP contactors, EMI filters, and circuit breakers.
- Lead certification processes ensuring compliance with UL, TÜV, and VDE standards.
- Act as technical liaison between customers, sales teams, and manufacturing to deliver customized solutions.
Wolfgang S.
Last position:
Software Developer / Aviation Commissioning Engineer at Vakuum Schmelze Hanau
- Development of automation software and commissioning of a pneumatic press for processing electrical sheet stator cores, including KUKA robot handling, process monitoring, and connected measurement systems for quality inspection and sorting.
Nico H.
Last position:
Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering at Sanofi
- Planning, URS/requirements and stakeholder management for a new Greenfield QC building 4000 m²
- Project realization
Vivian Y.
Last position:
Global Sourcing Manager, Team Lead of Six at Corsair (Fanatec)
- Lead strategic sourcing for BMW GT3/GT4, Bentley GT3, Porsche 911 GT3, and McLaren GT3 racing/steering wheels and quick-release systems; own end-to-end COGS and raw-material spend across electronics and mechanical BOMs; oversee €65M annual spend and 20-25 programs per year.
- Directly responsible for procurement of servo motor and structural parts (CNC, die-cast, injection, extrusion, stamping, anodizing) managing €30M annual spend.
- Collaborate with internal R&D teams and PMO to identify and analyze project requirements; run early ability to analyze bills of materials and technical drawings/schematics to align material strategy before RFQ.
- Lead all procurement-related functions within the project, including supplier sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier documentation management, and material management for assigned projects.
- Ensure supply continuity during project execution via dual-sourcing, lead-time/buffer planning, and escalation routines with suppliers and operations.
- Monitor change activities during the transition from sample to production-ready (EVT/DVT -> PVT -> MP) with engineering and suppliers to protect the company from potential supplier claims (scope, tooling, obsolescence) and keep commercial terms under control.
- Quickly and accurately identify problems and report on status and required actions to stakeholders (senior and C-level); drive root-cause actions with clear owners and timelines until closure.
Bernhard T.
Last position:
Risk Management/ISO26262 at Delta
- FTA analysis and TSR of SW and HW according to ISO 26262 requirements
- FMEDAs of HW according to ISO 26262 requirements
- P-FMEA and optimization of electronics manufacturing in Bangkok, Thailand
Robert G.
Last position:
Senior Construction Manager at Arlanxeo Deutschland
- New construction of a water treatment plant
- Leading the specialist construction managers (civil and steel construction, HSE manager)
- Monitoring execution with regard to contract compliance, schedule adherence and quality
- Budget responsibility
- Maintaining and updating the schedule
- Moderating project meetings
- Claim management
- Change management
- Defect management
- Acceptance inspections
- Occupational safety
Nils R.
Last position:
Interim CIO/CTO at European energy infrastructure project / Shared Service Center TSOs
- Took over overall project IT responsibility as Interim CTO for one of the largest European infrastructure projects in the energy sector with 8 locations and about 4500 users
- Designed and delivered the technical operations platform and related services like data integration, automation & reporting, helpdesk, on-site support, user and asset management, rollout management, operational IT security, service operations, infrastructure & platforms, and collaboration activities
- Spun off the department into a shared service center for 3 of the 4 German transmission system operators, including shaping all key processes, vision, mission, values and building the new company
- Restructured and modernized the project IT into a scalable, automated and integrated platform for over 15 grid expansion projects with ~7500 users across 12 sites
- Steered the IT strategy toward Cloud First, migrating on-premise and cloud environments to a central cloud platform with shared services focused on automation and ML/AI integration
- Shifted the organization to a value-stream-driven operating model based on SAFe, implemented a unified support model, evaluated and re-selected the managed service provider including EU procurement procedures
- Prepared a sovereign cloud approach, led the enterprise architecture area and established an information security management system (ISMS) for ISO 27001 and BSI certifications
- Built a highly automated and integrated IT platform with a shared services model, cut costs and staff by ~30%, and introduced a monitoring and alerting system with AI-based reporting
Mwafak K.
Last position:
Project Manager at Public Work Authority/AECOM
- Successfully managed project engineering roles for several large-scale governmental infrastructure projects valued at over USD 400 million, including design, construction, and handover phases for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
- Oversaw project management, execution, and coordination, including project planning, design review, material approval, progress monitoring, procurement oversight, and cash flow management.
- Ensured fulfillment of contractual obligations through smooth project implementation within schedule, thoroughly reviewing Contractor’s procedures, practices, material submittals, and method statements.
- Reviewed engineering deliverables and initiated corrective actions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Recruited and managed consultant and contractor teams, regularly monitoring their performance.
- Evaluated tenders, prepared evaluation reports to finalize supervisory consultants, and developed professional service agreements.
- Arranged regular progress and design coordination meetings.
- Reviewed Contractor’s variations, financial claims, and extensions of time.
- Coordinated with other government entities and stakeholders.
Kai J.
Last position:
Freelancer / QM Consultant at ValiQuali.de
- Qualification of production facilities and process validations of a new production line for the manufacture of implants incl. URS, IQ, OQ and PQ
- Quality remediation project (optimization of procedures, SOP and test methods and work instructions incl. change management)
- Project lead for a test method validation
- CAPA management
- Non-conformance management
- Gap analysis
Robert L.
Last position:
Managing Director at Leikauf Engineering
- Planning and subproject management in all areas of electrical engineering
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Statistics of experts using Water Treatment
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years
Position duration
4.4 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Manufacturing, Utilities, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
46%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Water Treatment
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Water Treatment experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (88%)
- Utilities (69%)
- Energy (63%)
- Automotive (56%)
- Construction (50%)
- Chemical (44%)
- Pharmaceutical (38%)
- Metals and Mining (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Water Treatment Covers
Water Treatment covers the processes that make raw water safe to use, reuse or discharge. It includes drinking water purification, industrial process water, wastewater treatment and sludge management. Projects can combine physical separation, chemical dosing, biological treatment and disinfection.
Treatment Processes
Experts select and configure processes around water quality, flow variation, discharge targets and operating constraints. Common methods include screening, clarification, activated sludge, anaerobic digestion, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, ozonation and ultraviolet disinfection. The right sequence protects both output quality and operating stability.
Plants and Tooling
Work often spans plant design, commissioning, optimization and operational support. Specialists may use process models, laboratory data, SCADA systems, PLCs, sensors and historian platforms to understand performance. They also work with sampling plans, mass balances, control loops and maintenance records.
Where Companies Use It
Water Treatment expertise supports public utilities, food production, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, manufacturing and property operations. Companies bring in freelance specialists for targeted improvements such as:
- Designing drinking water and wastewater treatment lines
- Reducing energy use, sludge volume or chemical consumption
- Integrating membranes, sensors and automated controls
- Preparing commissioning, validation and operating procedures
When Freelance Expertise Helps
External expertise is useful when a plant needs a rapid diagnosis, a capacity upgrade or support during a critical project phase. It can also help when internal teams need independent process review, tender specifications or practical guidance for a new reuse system. In Germany, projects may require close coordination with site teams, laboratories, equipment suppliers and local stakeholders; remote analysis can complement on-site work.
What Strong Experts Bring
Strong professionals connect water chemistry with process engineering, automation, safety and operating reality. They ask for representative samples, verify assumptions with measurements and explain trade-offs clearly. Look for experience with the relevant water type, treatment train and deliverables, plus a record of safe commissioning and dependable documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Water Treatment? These answers cover the essentials.
Water Treatment is used to remove contaminants from drinking water, industrial water and wastewater. It can prepare water for consumption, production, reuse or controlled discharge. The required process depends on pollutants, flow, quality targets and local operating conditions.
Water purification usually refers to making water suitable for a defined use, often through a focused set of removal and disinfection steps. Water Treatment is the broader field and can include raw water intake, wastewater processing, sludge handling and industrial reuse. A specialist should define the scope from the required output quality.
Water Treatment projects often benefit from knowledge of water chemistry, microbiology, process engineering, automation and laboratory testing. Depending on the plant, useful adjacent skills include membrane systems, SCADA, PLC control, energy optimization, sludge management and commissioning. Strong documentation and operator training also matter.
Wastewater treatment work may need different depth of experience depending on whether the task is a plant assessment, a process change or a complete new installation. A routine optimization can suit a focused specialist, while complex biological, membrane or industrial applications require proven experience with comparable conditions. Ask for relevant deliverables and lessons from similar operating environments.
Water Treatment specialists can complete process reviews, data analysis, specifications and documentation remotely. Site surveys, sampling, commissioning and operator support usually require on-site collaboration. For projects in Germany, agree early on site access, working language, safety rules and the balance between remote and physical work.
Drinking water treatment projects are easier to assess when the specialist receives flow data, raw and treated water analyses, process diagrams, equipment information and the intended quality targets. For wastewater work, load profiles, sampling history and discharge requirements are equally important. Clear access to operators and plant records helps avoid decisions based on incomplete assumptions.
Water Treatment quality is shown by how well a professional links recommendations to measured conditions and operating constraints. Review comparable projects, process calculations, commissioning experience and the clarity of proposed deliverables. A strong expert explains risks, testing needs and fallback options instead of promising results without evidence.
Wastewater treatment is valuable when water reuse, discharge control, resource recovery or production continuity justifies process investment. The comparison should include water quality, variability, space, energy, sludge handling and operating capability. In some cases, source reduction or equipment replacement should be combined with treatment rather than treated as a separate decision.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Water Treatment in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 771 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Water Treatment in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 46% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Water Treatment in their recent projects have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Water Treatment in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and Arabic (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Water Treatment in their recent projects are Manufacturing (88%), Utilities (69%), and Energy (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Water Treatment in their recent projects are Project Management (94%), Operations (88%), and Product Development (81%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Water Treatment
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