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Scheme Process Operator

JuniorMid levelFull-timeOfficeKarratha WA 6714, AustraliaEngineeringPosted 2 days agoVerified 3 days ago
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About the job

As a Scheme Process Operator, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Water & Wastewater schemes for the town of Onslow. This hands-on job involves monitoring, maintaining, and optimising the seawater desalination plant and Borefield operations, while also keeping the community’s water and wastewater systems running smoothly. Working both independently and as part of a skilled team, you’ll conduct water quality testing, troubleshoot equipment issues, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards, all while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

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You'll be responsible for

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Operating and monitoring desalination processes

Operate and monitor desalination processes (RO/UF and associated systems) in compliance with water quality and production targets.
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Conducting routine inspections and testing

Conduct routine inspections, testing, and adjustments to optimise plant & scheme performance.
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Maintaining and repairing water and sewer networks

Maintain and repair the water and sewer reticulation networks within the town of Onslow, including the repair of pipework and maintaining sewer pump stations.

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Water industry operations experience

Proven experience in complex process plant operations, ideally in desalination.

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Water quality standards knowledge

Strong understanding of water quality standards and environmental regulations.

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Technical drawing interpretation skills

Experience interpreting P&IDs, technical drawings, and SCADA systems.

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5 criteria for this job
Water industry operations experience
Proven experience in complex process plant operations, ideally in desalination.

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Water quality standards knowledge
Strong understanding of water quality standards and environmental regulations.

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Technical drawing interpretation skills
Experience interpreting P&IDs, technical drawings, and SCADA systems.

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Maintenance and troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting equipment issues.

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Basic computer skills
Proficient in data entry and reporting for operational records.

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