Water & Waste Plant Operator
at Hays
Cairns, Queensland, Australia -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 10 Jul, 2024 | Not Specified | 11 Apr, 2024 | N/A | Communication Skills,Rdo | No | No |
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Description:
YOUR NEW COMPANY
Hays Cairns Trades & Labour have partnered with a small remote Council in Tropical Far North Queensland who are currently seeking a well-versed and enthusiastic Water & Waste Plant Operator to join their team for a permanent residential role. This well-regarded Council prides themselves on their innovative and dedicated approach to continuously improving and giving back to the community.
Responsibilities:
YOUR NEW ROLE
This role involves the operation and maintenance of water and sewerage treatment plants in the friendly communities of Northwest Queensland. You will be responsible for monitoring equipment, recording results, and adjusting operations based on test outcomes. This council is set to upgrade their current system in the coming months where you will play a crucial role in facilitating and assisting this process, whilst maintaining current infrastructure. You will also work with external contractors, assist with infrastructure maintenance, and suggest system improvements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and operating the sewerage and water treatment plants, pumps, equipment, and assets.
- Recording daily results of various meters and entering test results onto a spreadsheet.
- Calibrating dosing pumps and adjusting dosing rates according to test results.
- Working with external contractors as required and assisting Council’s Plumbing team with maintenance and repairs to water infrastructure.
- Recommending improvements to the system that would facilitate better services to the residents or improve efficiency and reduce costs within the area of responsibility.
This role will be a Monday to Friday residential role with weekend on-call responsibilities shared across the team. The council is committed to offering ongoing upskilling opportunities and support.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, email Jenna Dearman at jenna.dearman@hays.com.au or call 07 4049 2961.
Equally, please do not hesitate to reach out for a confidential conversation about similar opportunities.
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The following licences, skills and qualifications will lead to your success in this role:
- Hold a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
- Construction Induction White Card & Confined Spaces Certificate
- Chlorine Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Current high risk Forklift licence and/or Backhoe Operator Ticket (desirable)
- Certificate III in Water Operations and/or Wastewater Operations or relevant experience as a trade qualified plumber
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to problem-solve and work efficiently individually and within a small team
- Previous remote experience working in communities will be highly regarded.
- Clear National Criminal History Check, Drug and Alcohol and basic medicals
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Other Industry
Production / Maintenance / Quality
Other
Trade Certificate
Construction induction white card & confined spaces certificate
Proficient
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Cairns QLD, Australia