Shift Operator

Shift Operator

• Lower Molonglo Water Treatment Plant 
• Ongoing, Full time 
• $115,477 – $132,746 + 15% super

The Opportunity:

Icon Water has an exciting opportunity for a Shift Operator as part of our Major Plants team. Primarily based at Lower Molonglo Water Treatment Plant, the role has primary responsibility for the operation of equipment, plant and facilities at water and sewage treatment facilities across the ACT Region, including Googong and Stromlo.

We’re searching for an enthusiastic self-starter who shows initiative, reliance and enjoys working as part of a small team on a continuous rotating shift-roster arrangement.  

Reporting to the Senior Shift Supervisor, the key responsibilities of this role include: 

• Operate monitor and control the operation of plant and processes at the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre in all areas.  
• Undertake the detailed inspection, process sampling and operational analysis, and reporting of process performance and equipment operation, including the detection and reporting of malfunctioning processes and equipment.
• Take authorised and prescribed action necessary to ensure optimum equipment and plant process operation and effectiveness.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports and logs of routine and corrective actions on water and wastewater treatment plants operations, water and wastewater flows and other related information.
• Participate in the development of safe working practices/procedures.
• Ensure all Workplace Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are followed and provide input into the continuous improvement cycle for these management systems.
• Provide assistance to supporting business groups with tests, measurements, investigations and trials of a routine and straightforward nature associated with all types of processes and equipment, plant and facilities at water and sewage treatment facilities in the ACT Region.  
• Participate in project related tasks as required.
• As part of a 24/7 shift roster provide support to the duty roster by acting in other operator roles as required. 
• As part of an on-call roster group, provide after-hours backup support and attend water and wastewater treatment faults and failures as required.
• Acquire and maintain competencies in water and wastewater treatment within the competency framework as outlined in the current Enterprise Agreement
• Undertake training in new technologies/techniques appropriate to the requirements of the water and sewage treatment facilities.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

1. A Certificate III in Water Operations or the ability to work towards completing this qualification.
2. Relevant trade or Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering from an Australian TAFE institution (or a comparable qualification). Alternatively, be able to demonstrate relevant skills, knowledge and experience considered suitable for the position.
3. Demonstrate experience and skills in the operation, monitoring and control of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment including pumps, motors, air compressors/blowers and electronic sensing devices, or high temperature incineration or combustion equipment. This is to include good technical skills and experience in relation to:

• identifying and reporting faulty equipment and/or process operation
• maintaining shift records and operational logs
• dealing with emergency situations with respect to major equipment failures or chemical leakages or spillages.

4. Possess relevant experience in competency-based “on the job training”.

5. Possess relevant experience in the use of computers and computerised monitoring systems and equipment similar to those used within Icon Water

6. Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of Icon Water Policies and procedures.

7. Hold a current ACT C class driving licence.

8. The ability to maintain physical fitness levels to be eligible for Confined Space Entry training and SCBA accreditation.

Why work with Icon Water?

At Icon Water we offer great employee benefits, flexible working options and career development opportunities. 

We offer attractive remuneration, income protection insurance, purchased leave scheme to take additional annual leave each year, employee awards programs, an equity and diversity network, free gym membership, an employee assistance program, paid parental leave, salary sacrifice options, free flu injections and study assistance.

Apply now:

If this role takes your interest, please log on to our recruitment portal and:

Submit your resume & cover letter via our recruitment portal clearly addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.

For more information about this role contact Jonathan Hook on 0499819***

Closing date – 17 March 2024