Water and Wastewater Treatment Technician

Veolia; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One RDO every four weeks

Competitive salary and work vehicle

Varied work across water and wwtp

Training and career development

Paid parental leave, Fitness Passport

Health insurance discounts and an EMP/

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Water and Wastewater Treatment Technician to join our Victorian Water Operations team, based in Ballarat. You will operate and maintain treatment plants, monitor processes with SCADA, and perform routine maintenance with fault finding.

Regular travel across Victoria and periodic on-call duties are expected. You will join a capable team focused on safety, reliability and performance, with opportunities for training and career development within a global environmental services

Qualifications

• Experience in water treatment operations.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel and rostered evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA and other systems.
• Complete routine maintenance, fault finding and minor repairs.
• Collect water samples and maintain accurate records.
• Inspect equipment and identify maintenance requirements.
• Respond to plant issues and participate in the on call roster.
• Support continuous improvement across safety, quality and plant performance.

Skills

Water treatment experience

Mechanical/electrical awareness

Team player

Travel flexibility

Job description

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking a Water and Wastewater Treatment Technician to join our Victorian Water Operations team, based in Ballarat.

This is a varied role combining plant operations, maintenance, water quality monitoring and practical problem solving. You will work with modern treatment systems, including SCADA, and help improve plant safety, reliability and performance.

The role involves regular travel across Victoria, including some overnight stays, and participation in an on call roster once every 6 weeks.

What’s on offer

• One RDO every four weeks
• Competitive salary and work vehicle
• Varied work across water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Training and career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave, Fitness Passport and employee assistance
• Health insurance discounts and an employee share plan

What you’ll do

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants
• Monitor treatment processes using SCADA and other systems
• Complete routine maintenance, fault finding and minor repairs
• Collect water samples and maintain accurate recordsInspect equipment and identify maintenance requirements
• Respond to plant issues and participate in the on call roster
• Support continuous improvement across safety, quality and plant performance

What you’ll bring

• Experience in water treatment operations
• An understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel and participate in rostered evening and weekend work

A career with Veolia

Veolia is a global environmental services business delivering essential water, waste and energy services across Australia and New Zealand.

You will join a supportive operational team where your practical experience will be valued and you will have opportunities to continue developing your skills and career.

Veolia is committed to providing a fair, respectful and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans, mature age job seekers and members of LGBTIQA+ communities.