Water Treatment Operator — Remote, Rostered

Centurion Asia Pacific Rentals & Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Water, part of Centurion APAC, is seeking experienced Process Operators for upcoming projects across Australia. You will operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems, including filtration, RO, chlorination, UV, DAF, SBR and MBR technologies.

This role is based at sites in Queensland with a hands-on, proactive approach and a focus on safety and quality. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with opportunities to mobilise quickly on upcoming contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years proven experience in water and/or wastewater operations.
• WP30222 Cert III in Water Operations is highly regarded.
• Experience with SBR or other biological treatment processes will be highly regarded.
• RO experience highly regarded.
• Proven hands‑on mechanical aptitude and equipment maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret P&ID and PFD drawings.
• Accurate and timely documentation in line with company procedures, quality systems, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the site supervisor and follow instructions to ensure smooth plant operations
• Comply with all safety procedures and site protocols at all times
• Record daily operational data, including flow rates, pressures, and other key plant metrics
• Replenish treatment plant chemicals as needed to maintain proper process function
• Conduct routine maintenance to ensure treatment systems are operating efficiently and within design specifications
• Perform basic laboratory testing on water/wastewater samples when available
• Assist in the collection of weekly water and wastewater samples
• Support data entry tasks, including treatment plant logs, daily reports, and chemical/stock inventories
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas and equipment
• Carry out any additional reasonable duties in line with operational needs

Skills

Water operations

RO experience

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry

Education

WP30222 Cert III in Water Operations

Job description

Centurion Water, part of Centurion APAC, is seeking experienced Process Operators for upcoming projects across Australia. You will operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems, including filtration, RO, chlorination, UV, DAF, SBR and MBR technologies.

This role is based at sites in Queensland with a hands-on, proactive approach and a focus on safety and quality. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with opportunities to mobilise quickly on upcoming contracts.