• Remuneration: $104,623, plus 15% superannuation
• Ongoing, Full-time
• Canberra Location

The Opportunity
Our Operation Services Branch is looking for an individual to be our next Water Industry Operator!
You will work within a 24/7 shift roster and have responsibility for the operation of equipment, plant and facilities at water and sewage treatment facilities in the ACT Region, with particular emphasis placed on the operation of process at Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre.
We are a highly collaborative team that values a culture of safety, excellence and openness. We are committed to delivering quality client service to our community in Canberra.

Why Icon Water?
Icon Water owns and operates Canberra’s network of water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water and reliable sewerage services. We are our own customers, so we take pride in what we do and we do it well. We are a people focused organisation, acknowledging our people are our greatest asset.
We want our people to be empowered to work in a collaborative and productive way and that your work and personal lives are in harmony. The Careers tab on the Icon Water website will show you our great employee benefits.

What will my day look like?
• Under technical guidance and following work instructions, you will operate, monitor and control the operation of the plant and related processes
• Undertake detailed inspection, process sampling and operational analysis, and reporting of process performance and equipment operation
• Take authorised and proscribed action necessary to ensure optimum equipment and plant process operation and effectiveness
• Prepare daily reports and logs of routine and corrective actions undertaken, as well as water and wastewater treatment plants operations and water and wastewater flows
• Provide assistance to supporting business groups with tests, measurements, investigations and trials

You will:
• Possess a Certificate III in Water Operations or an Associate Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering from an Australian TAFE institution (or a comparable qualification). Or, you are able to demonstrate relevant skills, knowledge and experience considered suitable for the position
• Have demonstrable experience and skills in the operation, monitoring and control of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment including pumps, motors, air compressors/blowers and electronic sensing devices, or high temperature incineration or combustion equipment
• Possess relevant experience in the use of computers and computerised monitoring systems and equipment, with experience in SCADA desirable
• Build and champion positive relationships with the business and the community
• Be able to work independently and proactively, yet know when to seek for help
• You are aware of the Health, Safety & Environmental principles and practices and the ability to implement them in the workplace
• Work under a 24/7 shift roster
• Ability to maintain SCBA certification

About our application process
Please apply through our recruitment portal by submitting your resume and cover letter (2 pages maximum), outlining the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to this role.
If you wish to learn more about the role, please connect with Amanda Brown on (02) 6180 6270.
Applications will close 14 October 2020.