The Process Operations Engineer will work in the Water Catchment and Treatment Operations Team within the Assets & Operations Department. The role of our Water Treatment Operations Team is to work with Treatment operators to reliably provide high quality safe drinking water to our customers. The team is responsible for the proactive management of raw water supplies and the operation and maintenance of our nineteen water treatment plants, to ensure that the treatment process is reliable, robust and complies with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and Health Based Targets.
A snapshot of the role
The Process Operations Engineer is a results driven and passionate team player with a positive attitude who is able to apply engineering principles to deliver high quality outcomes. This position will focus on water treatment plant process optimisation, operations, and maintenance. Success in the role will require a strong focus on team work, lateral thinking and flexibility, technical aptitude, strong communication skills, openness to innovation and a drive for positive team outcomes and success.
The successful applicant will work closely with water treatment plant operators to build a collaborative relationship, will have a regular site presence and a robust technical understanding of plant operations. The Process Operations Engineer will be a key Coliban Water contact for all water treatment plant optimisation, operations, maintenance and capital upgrade works programs. The role function will also include incident response, strategic development, regulatory reporting, scoping and assistance with delivery of projects and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of and experience with process optimisation, operations and maintenance of water treatment plants (and/or wastewater treatment plants) is desired. Experience in managing projects including developing specifications, tendering and engaging contractors/consultants and delivery of works along with knowledge of the Victorian water industry is also preferable.
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Learn more in the Position Description or contact Mandla Sibanda, Water Process Operations Manager on 0439 008 340.
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021. Band 4 $91,715 - $110,681 base salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB Monday 6 May 2024.
Why join us?
At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.
We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.
Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.
At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.
What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Cass Cole, Talent Acquisition Team Lead on 0427 980 661.
Applicants may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.