Irrigation Network Operator & Maintenance Technician

Fairbairn Irrigation Network; Emerald; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Fairbairn Irrigation Network in Emerald, QLD is seeking a field operator to monitor and operate irrigation channels, regulators and gates, delivering water safely and in line with orders.

You will work with SCADA and telemetry to support day-to-day network operation, analyse data, conduct routine maintenance and perform water-delivery calculations with a practical mechanical aptitude. A current driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience using SCADA, telemetry or similar monitoring and control systems.
• Competence using Microsoft Excel for recording, reviewing and interpreting data.
• The ability to recognise trends, inconsistencies and abnormal readings and investigate likely causes.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• A current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring irrigation channels, regulators, gates and associated control structures.
• Delivering water safely and efficiently in accordance with customer water orders and operational requirements.
• Monitoring channel levels, flow rates, volumes and system performance.
• Using SCADA, telemetry and other monitoring systems to support day-to-day network operation.
• Interpreting operational data and investigating unusual or unexpected system behaviour.
• Undertaking water-delivery calculations involving flow, volume, time and system capacity.
• Adjusting water-control structures to maintain appropriate flows and levels throughout the network.
• Carrying out routine inspections of channels, pipelines, structures and associated infrastructure.
• Identifying defects, asset deterioration and emerging maintenance requirements.
• Undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

SCADA experience

Excel

Water operations

Data interpretation

Customer service

Driver's licence

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Fairbairn Irrigation Network in Emerald, QLD is seeking a field operator to monitor and operate irrigation channels, regulators and gates, delivering water safely and in line with orders.

You will work with SCADA and telemetry to support day-to-day network operation, analyse data, conduct routine maintenance and perform water-delivery calculations with a practical mechanical aptitude. A current driver’s licence is required.