GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION Under the direction of the Supervisor Treatment Technology, the Senior Treatment Plant Operator will utilize their extensive knowledge and experience to direct and work together with the treatment team and contractors to undertake operational and maintenance activities at the water and wastewater treatment plants and associated facilities. This role will provide a high level of mentoring and impart a strong work ethic to the treatment team and undertaking of operations. The role includes job planning, job safety and risk assessments, quality monitoring and reporting, identifying and reporting failures, causes and remedies, and actioning customer requests as directed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and mentor staff (Operators, ATPOs, Trainees) to promote an setting of exceptional work ethic and a high level of interactive learning and development

Ensure effective daily and afterhours operation and monitoring of treatment facilities, including regular reporting. This includes staff supervision tasks and manual works as required

Co-ordinate work to operate council’s water and wastewater treatment plants and facilities to ensure compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, Council’s Drinking Water Quality Management Plan, Recycled Water Management Plans and DES Environmental Authority conditions

Implement and follow work procedures to ensure continuity of service of treatment plants and associated facilities to achieve level of service and compliance

Assist in the development, review and Implementation of planned operational and maintenance schedules with the aim to ensure efficient and effective operations and reduce responsive maintenance and unplanned breakdowns





Respond to enquiries from internal and external customers promptly and professionally

Maintain log sheets, asset records and monthly reports

Update Council’s state-wide water information management system (SWIMs) with operational tasks and test results, etc

Respond to unplanned breakdowns and overflows, etc to ensure legislative requirements are met

Audit work tasks including SWIMs tasks and sampling and analysis to verify completion to appropriate standard

Ensure all tasks are completed in compliance with the relevant Standard Operating Procedure

Review and compile Standard Operating Procedures on a regular basis

Utilise the SCADA/Telemetry network and associated equipment to monitor key operational parameters and respond to alarms / exceedances accordingly and ensure regular calibration of equipment and meters is carried out

Assist with gathering data and preparation of reports to meet statutory reporting obligations of the Water Supply Regulator and QLD Health

Liaise with Council’s procurement team to source chemicals, materials and equipment from suppliers

Ensure safe use and storage of dangerous goods (e.g. Chlorine, hydrochloric acid)

Undertake condition assessments for water and sewerage treatment related assets





Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations

Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information

Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. 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 manual driver’s licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)

Certificate III in Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations, or relevant equivalent qualification

General Construction Induction Card.

Desirable

Certificate IV, or Diploma in Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations, or relevant equivalent qualification.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Compulsory

Demonstrated exceptional work ethic

High level knowledge and extensive experience in the field of municipal water and wastewater treatment operations

Demonstrated ability to mentor others and work as part of a team

Knowledge of relevant treatment operation legislative requirements

Demonstrated supervisory and organisational skills

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve treatment process issues

Chlorine Gas Training and Breathing Apparatus Training

Strong Computer skills (e.g. MS Office and SCADA/Telemetry systems)

High level of interpersonal, oral and written

📌 Senior Operator (Brisbane)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Brisbane