WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

Synergy Resource Management Pty; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools of the trade provided

Job summary

Synergy Resource Management — Brisbane QLD is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Operator to manage on-site treatment plants at active projects. You will coordinate site activities, liaise with clients and environmental consultants, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires hands-on technical capability, strong communication, and the ability to work across remediation and civil projects. On offer is a full-time position with travel to interstate sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating water treatment plants on active project sites.
• Hands-on onsite approach with ability to follow plans and scope.
• Strong communication with clients and environmental consultants.
• Willingness to travel interstate for project work.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor mobile water treatment and dewatering plant.
• Carry out field testing and collect samples for lab analysis.
• Manage chemical dosing including flocculants, coagulants and pH control.
• Keep discharge within licence and maintain daily records.
• Assist with plant mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Work with managers and clients to report issues early.
• Maintain WHS compliance and safe working practices.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Site coordination

Client liaison

Team collaboration

On-site hands-on

Education

Trade qualification or degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

Dewatering equipment

Water treatment pumps

Field testing equipment

Job description

Synergy Resource Management – Brisbane QLD

Synergy is an agile company offering innovative solutions for complex projects. We specialise in challenging water treatment technologies, environmental remediation and civil construction. Synergy has a wealth of engineering, scientific and technical aptitude that is delivered by an expert team of practical, forward-thinking professionals. We have built our reputation on delivering outcomes on time, safely and within budget.

We are currently looking to expand our team with a positive, driven and experienced Water Treatment Operator. This position reports directly to the Manager – Water Services and assists in coordinating site activities, client liaison and water treatment performance.

The role:

You will run our water treatment plants on active project sites, from deep excavations, cofferdams, sediment ponds and remediation projects. Day to day you will:

Set up, operate and monitor mobile water treatment and dewatering plant

Carry out field testing (pH, turbidity, EC, DO) and collect samples for lab analysis

Manage chemical dosing, including flocculants, coagulants and pH correction

Keep discharge within licence and consent conditions, and keep accurate daily records

Handle sludge and solids, including filter press or geobag dewatering

Do routine maintenance, fault-finding and minor repairs on pumps, tanks and dosing systems

Help with plant mobilisation and demobilisation

Work with Manager – Water Treatment, clients, environmental consultants and report any issues early.

Mandatory Requirements

Experienced with either a full trade and/or degree qualification – Areas of competence may include but not limited to: Electrical, Plumbing, Environmental/Waste Management, or other related Engineering/Science qualification – or have proven practical experience. You will be required to be onsite and hands on

Operation / maintenance and associated building of water treatment systems – 5years min experience

Currently holds a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Construction Induction White Card (or equivalent state alternative)

Enthusiastic, well-presented with the ability to communicate effectively – must fluently speak, read and write in English

Ability to rapidly acquire new skills and not afraid to take on operational tasks when required

Detail orientated, pragmatic and solutions driven - Ability to interpret plans, diagrams, manuals, problem solve issues, communicate and implement required rectification measures in response to system performance requirements

Ability to maintain accurate record keeping including client reporting, review of Water Treatment daily logs and analytical test results

Well-developed knowledge of pumping valving systems; mechanical, electrical and process control systems including telemetry / remote data capture systems

Sound knowledge and understanding of chemical dosing systems

Knowledge and awareness of WHS rules and regulations, including a sound knowledge of safe working practices

Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures and practices.

Experienced in matters concerning water quality and management principles, including an understanding of Australian Water Quality Guidelines and Regulatory driven wastewater discharge requirements

Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

Exposure to materials handling, sludge dewatering, O&G pipelines, WTP/STP operations, hazardous materials and waste management an advantage

Experience in water testing including the use of standard field equipment, tests, methods, procedures and protocols.

You will need to be a reliable, trustworthy and hardworking individual

An enthusiastic team player with attention to detail, strong client engagement skills and experienced in managing teams

Willing to be exposed to the company’s other demolition, civil construction and remediation projects.

On Offer

Full time ongoing position - based in QLD with occasional interstate work (additional living away allowance)

Benefits - Company vehicle, tools of the trade provided as part of an attractive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications.

Exposure across major projects

Growing business with exciting career development opportunities.