Water Treatment Operator — On-Call & Impactful

Water; Ireland; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to join the Asset Operations team in Ireland. You will report to the Water Treatment Operations Team Lead, carrying out routine maintenance and operating assigned treatment plants to deliver clean, safe water in line with regulations.

The role requires a full Irish driving licence and willingness to work out of hours. Experience with SCADA, Maximo, and SOPs is essential, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• Certification in Water/Wastewater Operations preferred.
• Experience with SCADA and Maximo is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support operation of water treatment processes and routine maintenance.
• Monitor plant operation to ensure safe, compliant water production.
• Follow SOPs and implement process improvements where applicable.
• Record quality parameters and respond to SCADA/alarms per procedures.
• Ensure safe working practices and assist in asset checks and inventories.

Skills

Driving licence

SCADA

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Health & safety culture

Education

Secondary education

Water/Wastewater ops cert

Water Services Training Group cert

Plumbing or electrical skills

Tools

SCADA

Maximo

IT systems

Job description

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to join the Asset Operations team in Ireland. You will report to the Water Treatment Operations Team Lead, carrying out routine maintenance and operating assigned treatment plants to deliver clean, safe water in line with regulations.

The role requires a full Irish driving licence and willingness to work out of hours. Experience with SCADA, Maximo, and SOPs is essential, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.