Sewage Treatment Plant Operators
Core
Operate and maintain sewage treatment plants (STP) to ensure efficient performance in accordance with quality assurance systems and licence parameters.
Role type
Sewage Treatment Plant Operator (Level 6, 7, or 9)
Builds
Active assets within sewage treatment plants and associated plant and equipment
Domain
Water industry / Wastewater treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operation of STP processes, compliance with safety and environmental regulations, exception reporting, technical advice provision, on-call roster participation
Preferred skills
Willingness to undertake supported study (Level 6), ability to work across different treatment process streams, ability to work outside normal hours
Technologies
Modern equipment for wastewater treatment
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain STP including outside normal hours, comply with Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental Protection requirements, provide exception reports and recommend remedial actions, provide accurate technical advice to stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC