WIO Level 2

at  Icon Water

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Shift Operator to join Icon Water. This role has primary responsibility for the operation of equipment, plant and facilities at water and sewage treatment facilities in the ACT Region.
Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

As a member of a multi-disciplinary shift team under broad direction with limited supervision, the Shift Operator will be required to:

• Under technical guidance, direction and following specified routines and work instructions, 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 proscribed action necessary to ensure optimum equipment and plant process operation and effectiveness.
• Prepare daily reports and logs of routine and corrective actions undertaken, including preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports on water and wastewater treatment plants operations, water and wastewater flows and other related information.
• Participate in development of safe working practices/procedures as required and in identification and removal of safety hazards in the work place.
• 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.
• Other duties within the employee’s skill, competence and training.