National Water Treatment Engineer

Pinnacle Hire is seeking a driven and experienced National Water Treatment Engineer to contribute to our growth Australia Wide.

About Pinnacle Hire: Pinnacle Hire is a dynamic and agile hire business providing 'Advanced Dewatering, Pumping & Water Treatment solutions' to the Infrastructure, Civil Construction, Mining & Quarry sectors Australia-wide. We pride ourselves on rapid response and expert knowledge, ensuring our customers have access to the most 'fit for purpose' equipment when and where they need it.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled National Water Treatment Engineer to design, deliver, and support temporary and semi-permanent water treatment systems across Australia. Working closely with sales, engineering, and operations teams, you will contribute to project scoping, system design, costing, and on-site optimisation. This role blends technical expertise with commercial insight to ensure successful project outcomes nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering

• Lead the design, sizing, and commissioning of temporary, semi-permanent, and mobile water treatment systems, particularly for construction, mining, oil & gas, and emergency response sectors.
• Interpret and apply P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and hydraulic calculations to ensure systems are fit-for-purpose and compliant with project requirements.
• Oversee engineering activities including design validation, performance reviews, and optimisation of treatment systems.
• Apply strong knowledge of local water quality standards (e.g., ADWG, EPA) and ensure regulatory compliance throughout project lifecycle.

Operations & Troubleshooting

• Support operations and water treatment teams with system troubleshooting, performance testing, fault-finding, and ongoing optimisation across varied site conditions.
• Maintain hands-on involvement with pumps, tanks, membranes, valves, dosing systems, sensors, and field instrumentation.
• Utilise SCADA/PLC systems, remote monitoring, and water chemistry testing to support system performance and integrity.
• Operate confidently in remote, industrial, and construction environments, meeting tight deadlines and adapting to challenging conditions.

Safety & Risk Management

• Implement HAZOPs, SWMS, and safety plans relevant to temporary and mobile water treatment systems.
• Apply risk management principles in both design and operational contexts to safeguard compliance and site safety.

Commercial & Client Support

• Collaborate with Sales, Estimating, and Engineering teams to scope, cost, and deliver commercially viable water treatment solutions.
• Provide technical support and advice to clients, tailoring solutions to meet equipment capabilities and commercial constraints.
• Understand rental/hire operations including equipment setup, commissioning, demobilisation, rental pricing, SLAs, and service contracts within the hire sector.

Communication & Collaboration

• Liaise effectively with clients to explain technical concepts and resolve site-based queries promptly.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, operations, and field service teams to align engineering outcomes with business goals and customer expectations.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and contribute to team collaboration, including informal people management.

Problem Solving & Project Management

• Deliver innovative, cost-effective treatment solutions through strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Manage technical priorities while balancing project performance, risk, and value outcomes to ensure successful delivery.

Requirements

Education/Certificates

• Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering or related discipline) or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant certifications or formal training in water treatment systems, process engineering, commissioning, or project management.
• Ongoing professional development in water treatment technologies, regulatory compliance, and field commissioning.

Experience & Knowledge

• Water Treatment System & Process Engineering

• 5–10 years' experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment systems

• Skilled in sizing, designing, and optimising treatment systems, with practical experience in temporary or mobile plant setups—particularly within construction, mining, oil & gas, or emergency response environments.

• Proficient in reading and applying P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and performing hydraulic calculations.

• Equipment, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

• Hands-on experience with pumps, tanks, membranes, valves, dosing systems, sensors, and field instrumentation.

• Experienced in system commissioning, performance testing, fault-finding, and optimisation across various site conditions.

• Familiarity with SCADA/PLC systems, remote monitoring tools, and water chemistry testing.

• Comfortable operating in remote, industrial, and construction environments under time-sensitive conditions.

• Regulatory, Safety & Risk Management

• Solid understanding of local water quality standards (e.g., ADWG, EPA, industrial discharge regulations).

• Knowledge of HAZOPs, SWMS, and safety planning relevant to temporary and mobile water treatment systems.

• Demonstrated ability to apply risk management principles in both design and operational contexts.

• Commercial Awareness & Hire Industry

• Strong knowledge of hire/rental operations, including equipment setup, commissioning, and demobilisation for both short- and long-term deployments.

• Understanding of rental pricing structures, service level expectations, margins, and the commercial impact of engineering decisions.

• Familiarity with service contracts, SLAs, and operational models within the hire sector.

• Client- Focused Delivery & Communication

• Proven ability to tailor technical solutions to meet client needs within equipment and commercial constraints.

• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, explain technical concepts, and respond to site-based queries.

• Experienced in collaborating with internal sales, operations, and field service teams in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

• Analytical, Project & People Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and delivering robust, cost-effective treatment solutions.

• Experience in team collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and informal people management across multidisciplinary teams.

• Able to manage technical priorities while balancing project performance, risk, and value outcomes.

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Required)

Experience:

• water and wastewater treatment systems.: 5 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driver Licence (Required)
• certifications/training in water treatment systems? (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person