Surface Water Operator - Perth, Australia - Water Corporation

Water Corporation

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Surface Water Operator

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11BY

Primary Location WA-Perth - South-Kelmscott Depot

Organization Water Corporation

We are currently seeking a Surface Water Operator to provide daytime and after hours support and response across south Surface Water Operations sites, catchment areas and treatment facilities.

Based across the Dams South, this permanent opportunity will see you operate, monitor and maintain chemical and water treatment processes, inspect and maintain dam structures and outlet works, and conduct surveillance to ensure compliance with relevant business management processes and systems.

What the role will involve:

Operation of water production and treatment processes to achieve required water quality and quantity.
Coordinate daytoday optimisation of the treatment process including monitoring daily performance statistics, faultfinding and rectification.
Conduct process related activities including basic maintenance, sampling chemical use and site logistics activities.
Monitor scheme performance and liaise with staff and contractors to optimise production, maintenance and commissioning activities.
Participation in the team roster to provide afterhours support to surface water schemes to support '24x7' operations and provide immediate incident management presence and control of incident sites
Inspect and maintain dam structures and outlet works in accordance with planned inspection and maintenance schedules.
Operate dam outlet structures, gates, valves and screens, inspect and maintain Public Recreation facilities and conduct routine after hour's patrols and emergency contingencies.
Monitor and sample streams and reservoirs, perform surveillance of surface and ground water catchment areas and monitor land users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection.

Key skills and experience:

Certificate III of National Water Industry Package or experience in Surface Water Operations or trade qualification equivalent.
Competent to support multiple Water Treatment Plants.
Competent to support operations and maintenance of large surface water production schemes.
Competent to support catchment surveillance and bylaw enforcement.
Current C licence
Relevant experience in the work scheduling
Able to interpret processes flow chart charts and plant schematic diagrams to locate components
Possess physically capacity and capability to inspect dams, surveillance, monitoring
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Effectively wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, and Enter confined spaces with tickets

Apply:

If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a Covering Letter and Resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close Friday, 28th
April 2023

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

_We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date._

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Water Corporation is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. How we will achieve this is outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and People and Safety Strategy.

We acknowledge the different skills, experiences and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, respected and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments including adjustments in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit our website.