Water Quality Analyst Level 2 - West Ryde, Australia - Sydney Water

Sydney Water

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West Ryde, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Perform routine and non-routine collection and analyses of samples from a variety of environments:

Competitive salary base $$76,480.

50 plus superannuation and overtime rates:
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Offering 1-2 year fixed term opportunities based out of West Ryde

Why are we recruiting?

We're looking for Water Quality Analysts to build a strong pool of talented new starters within our Field Sampling team for immediate and future projects offering 1-2years maximum term opportunities.

You will be required to perform routine, non-routine and complex collection and field analyses of samples from a variety of environments, using a range of equipment to meet customer quality and time expectations and regulatory and operational requirements.

As part of this team, your duties will include:

Operate complex scientific instrumentation, in various Field/laboratory environments
Maintain, perform basic services to, and trouble shoot field instruments
Interpret and assess quality control data and results
Demonstrate understanding of the quality system and quality requirements
Provide guidance in areas of quality and safety and provide relevant training
Work cooperatively with team members to ensure customer requirements are met and operations are efficient
Identify and report potential opportunities to optimise assets, equipment, systems and processes
Undertake problem solving and troubleshooting in the field and assist team members with problem resolution
Provide knowledge of and compliance to NATA accreditation requirements
Work safely, undertake risk assessments and report hazards and incidents
Demonstrate technical competence to the degree required to be an approved signatory/authorise results

What are looking for?

Successful team members will enjoy being outdoors and working in the field, you will have experience in either a laboratory or field-based role currently working independently under quality accredited conditions.

You'll have the ability to participate in Afternoon Shift roster (completing full week with later start and finish times on a number of occasions per year finish time approx.

6:30pm Winter and 9pm Summer)

Degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline and equivalent working experience
Current driver's license, without restrictions
Awareness of safety requirements related to the role and ability to demonstrate personal responsibility for safety
Ability to carry out investigations pertaining to monitoring and control within a variety of water environments
Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting field and/or laboratory equipment under quality accreditation conditions
Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance requirements relevant to the position
Knowledge of the chemical process within a variety of water environments
Demonstrated competence with computer software packages used within a laboratory or field sampling environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail and experience with trouble shooting.
Critical analysis and decision making, creative thinking and problem solving.
Maintain appropriate fitness to safely perform the requirements of the role

- _ Boating license and experience is highly advantageous_

Applications close midnight Thursday 25th April 2024
**Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities.