Waste Plant Supervisor

at  Norco Cooperative Ltd

Norco is seeking an experienced Waste Water Operator to join the team at our busy ice cream manufacturing site at Lismore. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, inspecting and maintaining the waste water treatment plant on site. Reporting to the Senior Production Coordinator, this is a full time role, working Monday – Friday.

ABOUT US:

Norco is a 100% Australian, Farmer Owned Dairy Co-Operative that supports our communities and customers through a ground up approach. This starts with producing quality nutritional and agri solutions for our farmers, continues through our quality controlled production facilities and ends up delivering Australia’s best tasting dairy to our customers and communities we are proud to serve.
Since 1895, every product and breakthrough has been powered by generations of employees who are inspired to make a real difference. We offer a friendly work environment and the opportunity to work with household brand names Australian families have come to know and trust.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WASTE WATER OPERATOR:

• Inspect and maintain the treatment plant to ensure effective operations (including water intakes, pipes, water storage vessels, chemical treatment equipment controls, circulation pumps, boilers, heat exchanges and valves)
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that may arise
• Monitor plant daily operations including completion of daily log sheets and electronic data/paperwork
• Receive, decant, palletise monthly changeover of chemicals, etc
• Ordering of stock and invoicing
• Sampling and PH testing
• EPA reporting
• Ensure that all food safety, quality assurance, and GMP policies and procedures are strictly adhered to
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety
• Ensure the work area is clean, safe and organised

Qualifications, experience and skills required to succeed in this role:

• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or other relevant qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years experience in operating a waste water plant or other relevant experience
• Readiness to work in a waste water plant environment (outside, physical work, frequent standing for extended periods, some repetitive tasks)
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety and the ability to work in a safe manner
• Mechanically-minded and good with technology
• Proven history of successful independent time management
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork with good attention to detail
• Sound communication, literacy and numeracy skills and computer skills
• Understanding and commitment to continuous improvement activities
• Display behaviours that are consistent with Norco Co-Operative’s values of Authenticity, Agility, Diversity and Connection
• Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical, including a Drug & Alcohol test