Water Operations Traineeship

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Water Operations Trainee with host Origin Energy.

The role is based within the water treatment plant at Darling Downs Power Station, a gas-fired combined cycle power plant built by Origin Energy and in operation since 2009.

This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role.

As a Water Treatment Trainee, you will be working within a small tight knit team where you will be mentored on a Monday to Friday roster from 7.30am to 3.30pm.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assisting with coordination of the site Hazardous Materials, SDS register, and dangerous goods register for the Power Station
• Assisting with the coordination of environmental monitoring and reporting
• Contributing to the preparation and implementation of planned and unplanned maintenance and operational activities
• Looking after the readiness of chemical stocks as well as daily and long-term chemistry control
• Assisting in the safe, cost-effective, and reliable performance and operation of Water Treatment Plant and Cycle Chemistry by reviewing and monitoring chemical control parameters, and optimising plant and process conditions
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis of production upsets and issues
• Assisting with plant operations in various forms
• Ensuring the care and preventative maintenance of the laboratory and field equipment is paramount

In this traineeship, you will work towards the completion of a NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment over 2 years.

• Full time 2-year contract including paid annual and personal leave
• Paid weekly
• Opportunity to be mentored by industry specialists
• Potential to have a long-term career with a leading player in the energy industry

We're seeking a motivated, hard working individual who is a team player dedicated to building a career in the industry. 

Applicants who have an interest in chemistry or enjoyed chemistry at school, or have some relevant work experience will be highly regarded.

You will need a car licence (P Plate Minimum) and a good, reliable vehicle. You will need to get yourself to site on a daily basis, and ideally live in the Darling Downs region.

To be successful in this position, we’re looking for candidates with the following attributes:

• Willingness to listen and learn
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and an investigative mind
• Construction White Card
• Ability to maintain a high-level focus on safety and the environment following Origin’s safety processes and procedures
• Ability to confidently communicate in an effective manner
• Good computer and data processing skills
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screen, and Police Check