Water Treatment Operator

SA Water; Blanchetown; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Operator based in Morgan to support the Mid Murray region. You will operate regional water treatment plants, manage site administration, and coordinate maintenance with internal teams to ensure drinking water quality standards are met.

The role requires strong fault diagnostics, a proactive mindset, and good communication skills. A trade-level mechanical/electrical qualification or Water Treatment qualification is preferred, with onsite safety and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Advanced written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong technical fault diagnostic skillset to identify issues.
• Maintain high attention to detail in daily operations.
• Be a disciplined self-starter with motivation and initiative.
• Demonstrate effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Be a team player who promotes a positive culture.
• Work autonomously while achieving targets and deadlines.
• Focus on safety and promote team safety culture.
• Understand safe systems of work and follow procedures.
• Demonstrate advanced computer skills including MS Office.
• Hold a current Driver's Licence.

Skills

Technical fault diagnostics

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

Education

Trade-level qualification (mechanical or electrical)

Certificate III in Water Treatment

Tools

SCADA control systems

Microsoft Office

Electrical/Mechanical maintenance knowledge

Job description

About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job

Based at Morgan, this role supports SA Water’s Water Treatment Operations group in the day-to-day operation of our water treatment plants in the Mid Murray region of SA, ensuring that drinking water quality standards are achieved and maintained.

• As a treatment plant operator, you will be responsible for:
• The safe & efficient operation of our regional water treatment plants to ensure compliance with drinking water quality guidelines and SA Water procedures.
• Managing the day-to-day administration of our sites, including the management of site visitors & contractors.
• Undertaking plant maintenance & inspections (repair/service/calibration of plant equipment).
• Closely monitoring & optimising the treatment process to ensure that water quality specifications are both met & maintained.
• Data entry & analysis of process variables & parameters.
• Working closely with internal maintenance teams to ensure plant preventative and reactive works are completed in a timely manner.

About Operations and Maintenance

The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water, wastewater and River Murray activities and conducts operational control activities for a secure water supply. The team is responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency

About the Person

Our ideal candidate will have had previous experience working within a close-knit team environment. They will have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and operational targets whilst working under limited supervision and be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. The position requires advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills. You will have the ability to diagnose process issues and apply optimisation measures.

A trade-level qualification (mechanical or electrical) or similar level of technical qualification is preferred, but not essential. Prior experience in either water or wastewater processes as well as the maintenance and calibration of chemical dosing systems would be beneficial but not essential.

Candidates must possess a strong computer skillset and an above-average level of competency with the Microsoft Office suite of tools. Ideally, you will have experience in the use of networked SCADA control systems.

Your responsibilities for this opportunity

Essential:

• Possession of a strong technical fault diagnostic skillset
• High level of attention to detail
• Be a disciplined self-starter possessing a high level of motivation and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively - both verbally and in writing.
• A team player who promotes a positive team culture.
• The ability to work autonomously under limited supervision whilst achieving all operational targets and deadlines.
• Possess a strong focus on working safely and the promotion of team safety culture.
• Demonstrated understanding of safe systems of work
• Advanced computer skills including familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Current Driver's Licence

Desirable:

• Possession of trade-level qualifications (electrical or mechanical) or equivalent technical discipline / experience
• Experience in working with water treatment plants/processes.
• Certificate III in Water Treatment or willingness to obtain
• Experience interacting with computer-based SCADA control systems
• High risk work licence (fork truck, EWP)

The participation in an on-call roster is a mandatory requirement of this role, as is frequent overtime at short notice.

The successful applicant will be required to drive a company vehicle and work at our sites located throughout the Mid Murray region, including Morgan, Waikerie, Blanchetown & Swan Reach.

Occasional intrastate travel necessitating overnight stays will be required.

Further information can be found in the attached PD - Water Treatment Operator

Applications close 4pm

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.