AddressTRILITY is seeking a Relief Team Leader/Operator to join the Operations team. Use your skills in all facets of water treatment plant operations, getting to work on different plants and travel across Australia.
The role
As a Relief Team Leader/Operator you will be responsible for all facets of water or wastewater treatment operations, as directed by the client or the Water Quality Manager. This is a full time role, two year fixed term position requires significant travel within and between states, including regional and remote locations, ranging between 1 week up to 3 months.
As a Relief Team Leader/Operator you will be responsible for leading a team working on water or wastewater treatment plants as delegated, which could change from time to time. This will involve coaching, mentoring and performance management of your team while striving to deliver on the performance requirements of the contract & the Company’s objectives. This role will be expected to participate On-call duties include attending plants on weekends and public holidays and responding to plant alarms during non-working hours.
You will ensure that treatment plants and projects perform to and achieve the required quantitative and qualitative standards set out by the client or contract. You will have a high sense of ‘ownership’ for the assets you control and will apply yourself to a broad range of tasks as shown below. Your duties will cover all aspects of plant operations and will extend to process control, laboratory testing and maintenance of process equipment and other assets.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure TRILITY systems for Safety, Quality and Environment are used and that all activities undertaken comply with approved plans
- Process control including ordering of chemicals and receiving deliveries, verifying documentation and liaising with the client on demand and flow changes
- Monitoring of plant performance including all process equipment and responding to plant and process alarms
- Undertake maintenance activities (both planned and unplanned)
- Project management duties including liaising with suppliers and contractors, procurement of goods, materials and services, supervision of contractors, commissioning, risk assessments etc
- Conduct sampling and analysis and also liaise with external laboratory as required
- Keep up to date record across all areas
- Assist in the commissioning of new plants as necessary, including testing of plant equipment and verification of plant performance
What we are looking for
- At least 7 years experience in operation and maintenance of water or wastewater or similar facilities
- Experience in a team leader or equivalent role
- Familiarity in use of PC’s and a range of software
- A current Australian Driver’s license
- Certificate III or equivalent in water or wastewater operations
- Willingness to travel regularly and spend extended periods away from home
- Possess a high level of maturity, with the ability to make decisions with minimal direction and guidance
- Possess sound judgement and problem solving in relation to operational issues
- A reliable team member and be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time
- Able to work independently for long periods
Why TRILITY?
TRILITY is an established industry leader, solely dedicated to the delivery of water, wastewater and reuse solutions across New Zealand and Australia’s municipal, industrial and resource sectors. This leadership draws on more than 25 years’ experience of providing high-quality solutions for our public and private sector clients, including financing, design and construction, operations and maintenance, asset management, utility services, and equipment solutions. Our capabilities span the full life cycle of water, delivering services to millions of people every day.
What we have to offer you
- Competitive remuneration package, including work vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
- Career development opportunities with a growing company
- Wellbeing program including a free membership to Headspace
- The chance to be a valued member of a supportive and experienced team
If you believe that you have the necessary skills, drive and attitude to be successful in the role, submit a cover letter and current CV as soon as possible.
For more information about TRILITY, go to our website www.trility.com.au
TRILITY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We encourage people from any background/culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, or people with an impairment to apply for this role.
