Instrumentation Technician

Enhance the reliability and deliver the day to day maintenance of electrical and instruments assets at GWW recycled treatment plants, water treatment plants and pump stations.

• AT4: $115,153 per annum + super

• Located in Altona and various GWW sites
• Tool of Trade Vehicle (option for personal use)

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Wellbeing, prayer and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office
• Gifted recognition programs
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers

The opportunity

We have a rare opportunity to join our Maintenance Services and Control System Team as an Instrumentation Technician Your role will involve maintaining, repairing and enhancing the reliability of instrument and electrical assets within GWW, recycled treatment plant, water treatment plants and pump stations. Provide your expertise in the calibration, repair and maintenance of instruments and electrical equipment within our positive and expert team at GWW.

Responsibilities

• Carry out allocated maintenance work requests/orders for repairs, calibrations and maintenance to Instrumentation and Electrical Systems.
• Identify maintenance requirements for new/existing electrical and instrumentation assets.
• Plan and Rectify Responsive Maintenance
• Use effective fault finding/diagnostic skills in the area of electrical, PLC and instrumentation.
• Work across GWW to deliver critical projects

Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you are required to have the following:

• An A Grade Electrical Licence
• Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation
• Knowledge of three phase system (Motors, Drives etc)
• Relevant trade or Industrial experience
• Knowledge of Asset Maintenance
• Experience working with SCADA  systems
• The ability to effectively communicate and build internal and external relationships across all levels

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring. 

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday,14th July
 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks.