Water Treatment Operator

Downer Group

The Role

Overview

Operate and maintain small water treatment plants at Kokoda Barracks.

Key Responsibilities

  • plant operation
  • water monitoring
  • quality testing
  • fault reporting
  • chemical dosing
  • preventative maintenance

Tasks

-Plant operation, monitoring and reporting of water quality, basic maintenance -Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of small water treatment plants located within a single Defence base -Conduct routine inspections, sampling and testing of water quality -Report equipment faults or failures to the Leading Hand -Adjust chemical dosing and treatment processes under supervision -Perform basic preventative maintenance on plant equipment

Requirements

  • water ops
  • driver’s licence
  • certificate iii
  • operator licence
  • chemical handling
  • security clearance

What You Bring

-Experience in water treatment plant operations or related field -Current Open Driver’s Licence. -Certificate III in Water Industry Operations -QLD Water Operator Licence (QLD), or NSW Water Operator Certification (NSW) -Chemical Handling Certification (desirable) -Experience in chemical handling and dosing in a plant environment -Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory). -Confined Space and Working at Heights qualifications and White Card (desirable)

Benefits

-With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career. -Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. -Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. -Training and development to support and diversify your career.

The Company

About Downer Group

-Founded in 1933 by Arnold Fielder Downer, the company is headquartered in Sydney. -It offers a wide range of services, including engineering, construction, infrastructure management, and resource-based services. -Downer Group's comprehensive service offerings and extensive industry experience position it as a leader in delivering essential infrastructure and services across Australia and New Zealand.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Utilities

Industrial

Energy

and more...

Security Clearance

-ability to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance (australian citizenship required).