Water Treatment Operator

WIOA; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Brisbane

Competitive salary and allowances

Hands-on varied work

Training and career development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to join our team in Chinchilla, Queensland. You will operate and monitor the Water Treatment Plant, perform preventative maintenance, and support SCADA systems to deliver high-quality water for QGC operations.

This shift-based role offers hands-on variety, training opportunities, and a pathway for career development, with FIFO from Brisbane on a 2/2 roster and a competitive salary and allowances.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification is required.
• Experience in plant or water treatment operations is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment, processes and systems.
• Complete preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process and SCADA/DCS alarms.
• Conduct water sampling, laboratory testing and analysis.
• Maintain accurate plant records and performance reports.
• Support plant optimisation and commissioning activities.
• Share knowledge and support other operators.
• Follow all safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

SCADA/DCS systems

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking an Water Treatment Operator to join our team in Chinchilla, 4413 operating and maintaining the Water Treatment Plant supporting QGC operations.

This shift based role offers plenty of variety, including plant operations, maintenance, fault finding, SCADA monitoring and laboratory testing. Your work will help deliver safe, reliable and high quality water to one of Queensland's major resource projects.

What's on offer

• FIFO from Brisbane 2/2 roster
• Competitive salary, allowances and annual bonus
• Varied, hands on work across operations and maintenance
• Training and career development opportunities

What you'll be responsible for

• Operate and monitor plant equipment, processes and systems
• Complete preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance
• Troubleshoot equipment, process and SCADA/DCS alarms
• Conduct water sampling, laboratory testing and analysis
• Maintain accurate plant records and performance reports
• Support plant optimisation and commissioning activities
• Share your knowledge and support other operators
• Follow all safety, environmental and quality requirements

What you'll need to be successful

• Trade qualification
• Experience in plant or water treatment operations highly regarded
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment

Why Veolia?

Veolia is a global leader in environmental solutions, working to protect and renew the resources essential to life. Across Australia and New Zealand, our teams deliver water, waste and energy services that support communities, industries and the environment.

At Veolia, you can build a long-term career while contributing to meaningful work. You will have access to professional development, 14 weeks' paid parental leave for primary carers, four weeks for secondary carers, discounted Bupa health insurance, our Thrive assistance program and employee share-plan opportunities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal or professional ties to Veolia, or to a third party connected with Veolia's business, must disclose this information.

Veolia values diversity, equality and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.