Condition Monitoring Officer

About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Condition Monitoring Officer in to join our Tactical, Integrity and Reliability team based in Mt Barker.

This role is responsible for delivering specialist condition monitoring tactics, including fault diagnostics, failure prognostics, and predictive maintenance. Using smart technologies, you will play a key role in ensuring optimal maintenance outcomes and improving system reliability and performance.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

• Execute condition monitoring programs for both linear and non-linear assets in line with reliability and tactical engineering requirements.
• Undertake vibration data collection and advanced waveform and spectrum analysis, transient analysis, thermography, alignment, dynamic balancing, Operating Deflection Shape (ODS), and Tribology.
• Perform pump performance testing where required.
• Utilise innovative condition monitoring technologies, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), for condition assessment of above-ground pipelines, solar and energy systems, buildings, and water storage facilities.
• Provide proactive diagnostic services for fault finding and defect elimination of infrastructure assets.
• Assist Reliability Engineers and Maintenance Execution teams with engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Ensure condition monitoring activities align with SA Water's standards, Australian Standards, and relevant ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate work management records and report on condition monitoring data.
• Support predictive and smart maintenance initiatives by identifying opportunities for new and emerging technologies.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification or trade-level qualification.
• Vibration Analyst Category II certification.
• Advanced Machinery Diagnostics (including Operating Deflection Shape and Transient Analysis).
• Infrared Thermography Analyst Level I certification.
• Strong understanding of Tribology.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with customers and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Remote Pilot License for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is desirable.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Position Description - Condition Monitoring

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Brit from the Talent Acquisition team ********

Applications close 4pm, 6th June 2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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