Senior Water Treatment Operator & Team Lead

McDonald's; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being days

Long service leave

Superannuation benefits

Extended leave options

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (c

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Water Corporation in Bunbury is seeking a capable Senior Civil Operator (water treatment) to lead the operation, maintenance and repair of water treatment plants and related infrastructure. You will support regulatory compliance and coordinate field activities while maintaining a hands-on, safety-first approach.

You will bring Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and proven experience with water and wastewater systems, SCADA knowledge, and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience operating water and wastewater systems.
• Strong knowledge of water sampling, chlorination and water quality monitoring.
• Experience with operational repairs, maintenance and reticulation networks.
• Current driver's licence.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach to work.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• A genuine desire to develop into a Team Leader role in the future
• Process control knowledge of SCADA and integrated systems

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining water Treatment infrastructure.
• Conducting water quality sampling, chlorine testing and monitoring.
• Responding to leaks, faults and operational issues across water networks.
• Performing planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Supporting the delivery of water and services.
• Contributing to system reliability, compliance and customer service outcomes.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, including a trainee.
• Support the Team Leader and act in the Team Leader role during periods of leave or absence, including participation in the standby roster as required

Skills

Water treatment operations

Water sampling & chlorination

SCADA knowledge

Maintenance & repairs

Safety focus

Leadership capabilities

Team leadership aspiration

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent)

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Water Corporation in Bunbury is seeking a capable Senior Civil Operator (water treatment) to lead the operation, maintenance and repair of water treatment plants and related infrastructure. You will support regulatory compliance and coordinate field activities while maintaining a hands-on, safety-first approach.

You will bring Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and proven experience with water and wastewater systems, SCADA knowledge, and strong leadership abilities.