GENERAL POSITION INFORMATIONUnder the direction of the Supervisor Treatment Technology, the Senior Treatment Plant Operator will utilise 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 RESPONSIBILITIESLead and mentor staff (Operators, ATPOs, Trainees) to promote an workplace of exceptional work ethic and a high level of interactive learning and developmentEnsure effective daily and afterhours operation and monitoring of treatment facilities, including regular reporting.
This includes staff supervision tasks and manual works as requiredCo-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 conditionsImplement and follow work procedures to ensure continuity of service of treatment plants and associated facilities to achieve level of service and complianceAssist 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 breakdownsRespond to enquiries from internal and external customers promptly and professionallyMaintain log sheets, asset records and monthly reportsUpdate Council's state-wide water information management system (SWIMs) with operational tasks and test results, etcRespond to unplanned breakdowns and overflows,



etc to ensure legislative requirements are metAudit work tasks including SWIMs tasks and sampling and analysis to verify completion to appropriate standardEnsure all tasks are completed in compliance with the relevant Standard Operating ProcedureReview and compile Standard Operating Procedures on a regular basisUtilise 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 outAssist with gathering data and preparation of reports to meet statutory reporting obligations of the Water Supply Regulator and QLD HealthLiaise with Council's procurement team to source chemicals, materials and equipment from suppliersEnsure safe use and storage of dangerous goods (e.g. Chlorine, hydrochloric acid)Undertake condition assessments for water and sewerage treatment related assetsContribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relationsLiaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining informationUndertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheetsAssist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop recent practices, as requiredParticipate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as requiredUndertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTSCompulsoryQueensland 'C' class manual driver's licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)Certificate III in Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations, or relevant equivalent qualificationGeneral Construction Induction Card.DesirableCertificate IV, or Diploma in Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations, or relevant equivalent qualification.ABILITIES,



SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDCompulsoryDemonstrated exceptional work ethicHigh level knowledge and extensive experience in the field of municipal water and wastewater treatment operationsDemonstrated ability to mentor others and work as part of a teamKnowledge of relevant treatment operation legislative requirementsDemonstrated supervisory and organisational skillsAbility to troubleshoot and resolve treatment process issuesChlorine Gas Training and Breathing Apparatus TrainingStrong Computer skills (e.g. MS Office and SCADA/Telemetry systems)High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsCustomer service skills and experienceSound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.DesirableDemonstrated experience using ClearSCADA and/or Citect.Confined Space TicketForklift licenceExperience in local government treatment operation and environment.CORPORATE OBLIGATIONSThe employee agrees to comply with the following:Workplace Health and Safety policies and proceduresCustomer service standardsCouncil's Code of ConductEnvironment and Sustainability policy and procedureAnti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activitiesHuman Resources policies and proceduresFinancial Management policies and proceduresRecords Management policies and proceduresDisaster Management policies and procedures.SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTSThe employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class 'C' manual driver's licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with CouncilThe employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as requiredThe employee agrees to participate in an on call rosterThe employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an 'at risk work location' and/or is an 'at risk worker' and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council's Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standardsThe employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.
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📌 Senior Operator - Treatment Technology (Victoria)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Victoria