Water Industry Technician - Level 2 - 0MOT

Primary Location

Organization

• Based in Broome

• Get away from the FIFO lifestyle, get home every night

• Salary – $97,367 + Super additional allowances

About the role:

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Water Industry Technician. Based in Broome, the successful candidate will be responsible for operating, repairing and maintaining advanced water/wastewater plants to optimise process and delivery outputs through monitoring, analysis and corrective action. The role also includes overseeing the operation of the Broome North WWTP Re-Use scheme; The Broome North WWTP Re-Use scheme has 2 x 34 hectare center pivot irrigators, these irrigate Rhodes grass that is harvested to produce cattle fodder for local station owners.   

What the role will involve:

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled (breakdown) maintenance in a conventional treatment plant (Multi Media Filter, Sand filter, Clarifier systems etc)                  

• Using your full range of trade skills to maintain a conventional treatment plant

• Supervising and developing others

• Supervising Operators and Trainees at the Broome North WWTP

• Operation and maintenance of farming equipment

• Utilise Agriculture experts to improve operation of the Rhodes grass crop within environmental guidelines                

• Identifying faults and coordinate repairs (or within trade scope undertakes these)

   

Key skills and experience:

• Mechanical Trade Certificate

• Certificate III National Water Package

•  W.A ‘C’ Class driver’s license

•  Relevant High Risk Licences

• Trained and competent in Confined Space Entry

• Trained and competent in the use of SCBA and atmospheric monitoring equipment

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 Wednesday 29^th July 2019

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace:

Through our Equity and Diversity Management Plan and People Strategy, Water Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace of the future.

We understand that unique perspectives, ideas and contributions only strengthen our workforce and are recognised and valued.

We encourage applications supporting our key priority communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people with disability.

For people with disability, we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment enabling full participation in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments.

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

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.