MAK Industrial Water Solutions is a National Water and Waste Water Treatment Company . MAK Water designs and manufactures a wide range of water treatment plants, and supports its customers with a network of service teams across Australia including operating plants onsite at many different mine sites across Australia.

We are an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of water treatment plants, with a wide range of technologies, and a strong future order book for plants to be installed in Australia and overseas.

THE ROLE

MAK Water are currently looking for a FIFO Operator to join the QLD FM team. The role is working 14 days on, 14 days off roster, ex Brisbane to a Rio Tinto Mine site in Weipa QLD . The role is working 12 hours per day.

Reporting to the FM Manager, core duties include:

Operate and maintain the Water Treatment facilities

Carry out routine and reactive maintenance

Troubleshoot process issues

Maintain plant inventories, including assisting in the management of asset registers and life cycles

Prepare activity and work order reports

Communicate with site operations personnel

Assist with additional site requirement; eg pipe installation and repair fittings, upgrades etc

As this role is based on a QLD Rio Tinto Site, applicants who are currently inducted with Rio Tinto will be looked at favourable, but this is not essential.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will be willing to learn and grow in an expanding company, taking on new challenges. You will also:





Hold a Certificate III or IV in Water Treatment (essential)

Have a valid Driver’s License

Essential to have a minimum of 3 years operational experience in water treatment ( Reverse Osmosis/ MBR experience a must)

Show strong problem-solving capabilities

Use initiative to manage unexpected issues independently

Demonstrate computer / iPad literacy

Communicate effectively, both verbal and written

THE BENEFITS

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated person who wants to be part of a winning team.

Other benefits include:

Appropriate remuneration package

6 monthly Company Bonus Plan of up to 10% of base salary per annum

On the job training with development and upskilling opportunities

Prospect to partake in the Company’s Employee Referral Scheme

Free onsite parking

Salary sacrifice options and access to novated lease

Suitable candidates for the role are required to undergo pre-employment medical and police checks and all pre employment requirement for site before commencing work.

At MAK Water, we believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 FIFO Operator - Water Treatment (Weipa)
🏢 MAK Industrial Water Solutions
📍 Weipa