About SeqwaterSeqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply more than 3 million people across Southeast Queensland.Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.We commit to delivering a high standard of customer service aligned to our strategic vision. We value working collaboratively with our internal & external customers to improve service delivery.About Your OpportunityReporting to our Operations Supply Team Leader, you will use sound judgement and technical knowledge to ensure supply demand is met, whilst monitoring and testing water quality, chemical dosing and responding to and resolving alarms and equipment faults.This role is responsible for:Operate, monitor, control and optimise the water treatment processes and maintain specified outcomes as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures by application of skills and experience across multiple water treatment plants.
Undertake all duties required to effectively and efficiently operate water treatment plants.
Apply judgement to establish chemical doses and process variables using the SCADA system.
Evaluate and apply knowledge to solve problems (in all conditions) with treatment processes and equipment that will impact on plant output and water quality and implement remedial actions.Hours and LocationsThis role will be part of team that works on a roster including weekends, public holidays and some on-call work (shift allowances apply).About youTo be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Certificate II or higher in Water Industry Operations or deemed equivalent experience
- Sound knowledge of Water treatment practices and principles.
- Sound working knowledge of water infrastructure and the operation of associated equipment and plant.
- Possess a C class Drivers Licence for a manual vehicle
- Sound computer skills including knowledge of SCADA and telemetry systems.