Assistant Treatment Plant Operator
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About Us Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of water supply and sewerage infrastructure including swimming pools, reservoirs, bores, pump stations and chlorination facilities
Assist with the monitoring of treatment process parameters, including chemical and dosing requirements
Collect samples for analysis and undertake routine analysis
Respond promptly to operational changes to ensure continuity of supply of treated water/wastewater to defined standards
Detect and report changes in water/wastewater treatment which may affect quality, distribution and supply to the Supervisor
Respond to enquiries to internal and external customers promptly and professionally
Assist with the maintenance of log sheets, asset records and monthly reports
Update Council's state-wide water information management system (SWIMs) with operational tasks and test results
Utilise the SCADA/Telemetry network and associated equipment to monitor key operational parameters and respond to alarms/exceedances accordingly
Undertake stocktakes of consumable supplies and advise supervisor of relevant stock levels
Ensure safe use and storage of dangerous goods (eg. Chlorine, hydrochloric acid)
Assist in the enforcement of water restrictions
Operate within Council's Drinking Water Quality Management and Recycled Water Management Plans
Assist in the supervision of contractors and other employees as required
Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. timesheets
Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Compulsory
Queensland C class driver licence (minimum requirement - provisional licence)
General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification (White Card)
Desirable
Certificate III in Water Industry, or commitment to undertake and complete this qualification
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Compulsory
General labouring experience
Genuine interest in water and wastewater treatment
Computer and keyboard skills
Sound level of oral and written communication skills
Customer service skills and experience
High level team work skills Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices. Desirable
Water and wastewater treatment operational experience
Desirable
Specialist maintenance knowledge of water and wastewater equipment
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