Operator Supply System

About Seqwater
Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for over 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 Opportunity
Reporting to our Operations Supervisor Supply System, you will respond in emergency situations to optimise the SEQ Water Grid Supply System to ensure continuity of supply and provide operational input and support to allow effective and efficient implementation of continuous improvements in the operation of the bulk water Supply System.
This role is responsible for:

• Monitor and control the supply of water across a large geographic region using the SCADA system within the Supply System Control Centre (as per 24x7 shift roster).
• Work within, apply Supply System procedures, monitor and optimise the Supply System to ensure water supply is maintained and customer standard of service are achieved
• Monitor water supply levels and water quality across the network, escalating issues or anomalies where appropriate
• First point of contact for monitoring, controlling, and operating water supply network, responding to, and actioning alarms after hours, in a timely and professional manner. Responsible for the afterhours contact of Duty Network Engineers and for recording and managing site based responses.
• Monitoring of isolation procedures while maintaining the efficient and effective control of the bulk water supply network

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Hours and Locations
This role will be part of team that works on a 24/7 roster including weekends and public holidays (shift allowances apply)
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Water Industry Operations Certificate IV or the ability to attain such within a specified timeframe or deemed equivalent experience.
• Qualifications in a hydraulics related discipline will be well regarded.
• Unrestricted Driver's Licence for a motor vehicle.
• Sound and relevant experience in water pipeline operations and/or water supply operations will be well regarded.
• Demonstrated understanding of water supply hydraulics.

This position has a salary range of $87,825 - $103,031 per annum plus 12.75% superannuation.
For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen -
If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply
Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.
Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Sunday, 7th January 2024
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note - applications cannot be accepted via email.
Advertised: 14 Dec 2023 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Jan 2024 E. Australia Standard Time