CareerPlan

Water Treatment Technician

Burleigh Heads, QueenslandFull-time2026-08-28 → 2026-10-22

Core

Operate, maintain, and monitor water treatment equipment and processes to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Role type

Water Treatment Technician

Builds

Water management projects and temporary water treatment plants

Domain

Water/Wastewater Treatment

Required skills

Water/wastewater treatment processes, Chemical knowledge, Mechanical aptitude, Electrical/control systems, Instrumentation, Laboratory work, Safety risk identification, Project specification review, Regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Hydraulic knowledge, Water quality instrument operation, Water treatment equipment design, Commissioning and optimization, Technical writing

Technologies

Digital controllers, Dosing pumps, YSI instruments, Peristaltic/bladder pumps, Automated control systems

Responsibilities

Conduct water quality testing and adjust chemical dosing levels, Maintain treatment process records and operating data, Perform maintenance on water treatment equipment and system components, Support installation and commissioning of mobile chemical dosing equipment, Identify safety hazards and provide solutions, Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams

Seniority

Intermediate to experienced