Water Treatment & Wastewater Operator

Banana Shire Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Treatment Plant Operator for Callide Valley to operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment assets in line with regulatory requirements and Council policies.

The role involves supervising assistants, monitoring SCADA/Telemetry systems, collecting samples, performing routine analysis and reporting outcomes to the supervisor, while ensuring safe handling of chemicals and compliance with WHS standards.

Qualifications

• Water and wastewater treatment operational experience.
• Knowledge of relevant treatment operation legislative requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
• Computer skills (MS Office and SCADA/Telemetry systems).
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills and experience.
• High level teamwork skills.
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to assistant operators and trainees.
• Operate, maintain and repair water supply and sewerage infrastructure.
• Monitor treatment process parameters, including chemical and dosing requirements.
• Collect samples for analysis and undertake routine analysis.
• Respond promptly to operational changes to ensure continuity of supply of treated water/wastewater to defined standards.
• Utilise the SCADA/Telemetry network and associated equipment to monitor key operational parameters and respond to alarms/exceedances accordingly.

Skills

Water treatment

Wastewater

Troubleshooting

SCADA/Telemetry

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

WHS/EEO

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry

White Card (General Safety Induction)

C class manual driver’s licence

Tools

MS Office

SCADA/Telemetry systems

Job description

Banana Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Treatment Plant Operator for Callide Valley to operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment assets in line with regulatory requirements and Council policies.

The role involves supervising assistants, monitoring SCADA/Telemetry systems, collecting samples, performing routine analysis and reporting outcomes to the supervisor, while ensuring safe handling of chemicals and compliance with WHS standards.