Operations Specialist - Technical

Seqwater; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Seqwater is seeking a qualified professional to contribute to the development and review of procedures, work instructions and SOPs for Treatment Operations. You will lead operator training, assist with audits, and ensure compliance with WHS and water quality standards while leveraging modern technologies.

The role is based at North Pine WTP, with ordinary hours of 38 per week, Monday to Friday, and potential weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.
• Extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of Water Treatment Plants, preferably complex plants.
• Understanding of project delivery and work package management.
• Strong WHS, environmental protection and water quality knowledge relevant to water treatment.
• High computer literacy for SCADA, reporting and record keeping.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing procedures and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support Treatment Operations on procedures, work instructions, workflows, audits, LOTO, and investigations.
• Develop and update operator training needs analysis.
• Rationalise operational work orders.
• Standardise operational checklists.
• Represent Treatment Operations in QA programs including audits, improvements and reporting.
• Lead and train others in new systems or processes.

Skills

Procedures

SOPs

Training

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for over 3 million people across Southeast Queensland.

Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.

We commit to delivering a high standard of customer service aligned to our strategic vision. We value working collaboratively with our internal & external customers to improve service delivery.

About Your Opportunity

You will provide your expertise and input into operational documentation, including the development and review of procedures, work instructions and SOPs.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise to support and guide the Treatment Operations team with regards to controlled documents, procedures, work instructions, workflows, audits, LOTO isolation instructions, optimisation and investigations.
• Develop, improve and update Operator training needs analysis
• Rationalise operational work orders
• Standardise operational checklists
• Represent Treatment Operations with Seqwater's internal and external quality assurance programs including audits, improvements and reporting.
• Ability to lead and train others in the application of new systems or processes.

Hours and Locations

The ordinary hours for this role are 38 hours per week, working a Monday to Friday pattern. Some shift work coverage may be required at times that may include weekends and Public Holidays (shift allowances apply). This position will be based within our Northern Operations Region, primarily at our North Pine WTP offices.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A minimum of a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of Water Treatment Plants - preferably complex plants that include the use of modern technologies, principles and processes.
• Sound knowledge and/or experience of the principles and processes involved in managing the successful delivery of projects and work packages.
• High level of understanding of WH&S, Environmental Protection and Water Quality requirements relevant to water treatment plant operations.
• High level of computer literacy for SCADA system, reporting and maintaining records related to treatment operations and operational maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and review of procedures, technical documents and performance reports.

This position will be offered on a full-time fixed term contract until February 2027 with potential for extension. The salary range for this role is between $102,738.63 to $120,527.00, plus 12.75% superannuation.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au