National Water Treatment Engineer

2 weeks ago

Rowville, Victoria, Australia Pinnacle Hire Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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

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