Water Industry Operator (Treatment)
Core
Operate, monitor, and control equipment and processes at water and wastewater treatment facilities in the ACT Region.
Role type
Water Industry Operator (Treatment)
Builds
High-quality drinking water and sustainable wastewater treatment services for the Canberra community.
Domain
Water and wastewater treatment infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operation of mechanical/electrical/electronic equipment (pumps, motors, compressors), process sampling and analysis, emergency response to equipment failures or chemical leaks, computerized monitoring systems, confined space entry and SCBA readiness, rotating shift roster management
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Water Operations, Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering, on-the-job training experience
Technologies
Computerized monitoring systems, SCBA equipment
Responsibilities
Operate plant and processes under technical guidance, inspect equipment and report malfunctions, prepare daily/weekly/monthly operational reports, participate in safety hazard identification, support business groups with routine tests and trials, provide after-hours backup for faults and failures
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC