Water Treatment Technician

National Pump & Energy; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pump and power solutions provider is looking for a Water Treatment Technician in Welshpool. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in equipment installation and maintenance, and possess strong customer service skills. The role includes working autonomously, conducting water quality assessments, and ensuring compliance with discharge criteria. Join a growing national company that values quality and support.

Benefits

Generous yearly staff events

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on employee portal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of discharge criteria in Western Australia.
• Ability to work autonomously and self-sufficiently.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of water treatment equipment.
• Fault finding for groundwater quality issues.
• Collection and laboratory analysis of water samples.

Skills

Safe Working & Handling of Chemicals

Water treatment knowledge

Customer communication

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control or equivalent

Qualification in Water Industry / Treatment Operations

Tools

SCADA systems

Pumps

HMI systems

Job description

About Us:

National Pump & Energy (NPE) are proud to be leaders in the provision of pump, power and water treatment solutions. As an industry leader our reputation has been built on products and services delivered by people who are passionate about quality, reliability, and attentiveness.

About the Role:

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Welshpool team as a Water Treatment Technician. This is a full-time opportunity for someone wanting to learn and grow their knowledge with an industry leading company.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of new water treatment equipment, plants, pumps, pipework, and systems in the field
• Fault finding to identify the source of ground water quality issues and put the processes in place to address and treat
• Assessing field parameters and treatments required based on a quick visual assessment
• Analysis and adjustment to ground water quality at discharge
• Identify, report, and resolve service outcomes on site
• Install pipework and plumb up a water treatment train, fixing leaking fittings and conducting preventative maintenance as required
• Process monitoring and optimisation
• Responding to and rectifying alarms generated by SCADA or through the customer portal
• Maintenance activities associated with the Computerised Maintenance Management System and established systems and practice
• Customer and public interfacing, while attending to aspects associated with our clients ground water discharge quality
• Delivery of maintenance of industrial water treatment systems
• Collection and laboratory analysis of water samples
• Providing breakdown service and repairs to water treatment equipment and plants
• Maintain quality records, reports and compliance documentation as require by management

Skills and Experience

• Safe Working & Handling of Chemicals
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Existing expertise & knowledge of water treatment within a water and chemical environment
• Understanding of discharge criteria in Western Australia
• Knowledge of water sampling and lab procedures to ensure QA requirements are maintained
• Ability to confidently communicate to a diverse range of customers and colleagues and deliver exceptional customer service to champion the NPE brand
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-sufficient
• Experience in the maintenance of valves, pumps, pipelines, and other electrical/mechanical equipment
• Demonstrated experience commissioning water treatment equipment in the field including preparing & testing of water treatment equipment prior to being commissioned on site
• Understanding of the constraints, pressures, and responsibility of keeping a construction or mining site compliant with their site discharge water
• Sound knowledge of water treatment technologies
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and an ability to juggle multiple competing priorities
• Ability to work well with other team members and champion the NPE brand
• Ability to work with flexibility and initiative with limited direction or supervision
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control or equivalent
• Sound understanding of P&ID’s and shop drawings and an ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Working knowledge of centrifugal and diaphragm pumps
• PVC-U fitting experience
• Experience working in a Plumbing/fitting/mechanical background would be highly regarded
• Understanding of how to operate a plant using PLC and HMI
• Qualification in Water Industry / Treatment Operations

Benefits

• Be part of a growing national company
• Generous yearly staff events
• Total support in the role
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program for staff and their family
• Generous discounts available on our online employee portal

Application and Insights

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Salary match | Number of applicants | Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have full working rights in Australia?
• What is your salary or hourly rate expectation?
• What is your current notice period?
• What class Driver's License do you hold?
• Do you have experience in a similiar role?
• Do you have a trade qualification?

National Pump & Energy (NPE) are one of Australia’s leading pump, power and compressed air hire equipment specialists.

NPE has an extensive range of pumps, generators and compressors for hire or sale including submersible pumps, sludge and slurry pumps, clean water pumps, bore pumps, high head and high flow pumps, pontoon pumps, silenced pumps, generators, air compressors and associated equipment.

Covering all requirements from general and civil construction, to mine site and dewatering, oil and gas, utilities and power generation.

The NPE key difference is that we offer a complete solution for your requirements. We supply products and services that are tailored to your requirements and that we are confident will work

Whether it is the hire of a simple submersible pump, to a complete custom designed and engineered water management system, we take pride in delivering the right solution for all your needs.

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