Surface Water Operator
Surface Water Operator
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Job Description
Who are we
When you join Water Corporation you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life everyday millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If youre driven to make a meaningful contribution youve come to the right place.
Based at the Kelmscott depot this permanent opportunity will see you operate monitor and maintain chemical and water treatment processes inspect and maintain dam structures and outlet works and conduct surveillance to ensure compliance with relevant business management processes and systems.
Proposed start date 2nd June 2025.
Whats involved
Operation of water production and treatment processes to achieve required water quality and quantity.
Coordinate daytoday optimisation of the treatment process including monitoring daily performance statistics faultfinding and rectification.
Conduct process related activities including basic maintenance sampling chemical use and site logistics activities.
Monitor scheme performance and liaise with staff and contractors to optimise production maintenance and commissioning activities.
Participation in the team roster to provide afterhours support to surface water schemes to support 24x7 operations and provide immediate incident management presence and control of incident sites.
Inspect and maintain dam structures and outlet works in accordance with planned inspection and maintenance schedules.
Operate dam outlet structures gates valves and screens inspect and maintain Public Recreation facilities and conduct routine after hours patrols and emergency contingencies.
Monitor and sample streams and reservoirs perform surveillance of surface and ground water catchment areas and monitor land users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection.
All work is undertaken with safety as the priority in the provision of a work environment where no injury is considered acceptable and all activities are undertaken without compromising health and safety.
Sounds good whats in it for me
- An opportunity to add a nationally recognised qualification to your CV (Cert II & III in National Water Package) we pay!
- Flexible working options! Your fulltime roster will consist of a 9day fortnight meaning every second week you will have a 3day weekend (RDO) to enjoy doing the things you love.
- Youll have prorata access to long service leave after 3 years of continuous service and youll receive 17.5 extra pay when you take annual leave.
- In addition to the base requirement Water Corporation will make an additional 2 super contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2 of your salary to super.
- Youll learn a collection of skills that can set you on your way to a technical management or leadership role.
- If you like the sound of this supportive familyfriendly culture a healthy starting salary and a stack of fantastic benefits you might have just found yourself a career with Water Corporation.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
Key skills and experience:
- Western Australian C Class and HR Class Drivers Licence
- Dams Safety training desirable
- Experience with Chlorine CSE or Fall prevention desirable
Start your application for this job!
If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close 10th May 2025
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete PreEmployment screening which may include a medical qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability women youth LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process can contact a Recruitment Officer at or.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website
Employment Type
Full Time
