Treatment Plant Operator (Callide Valley)
Operate and maintain Council's treatment plants in accordance with legislative requirements and Council Policies.
GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION
Operate and maintain Council's treatment plants in accordance with legislative requirements and Council Policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide advice and support to assistant operators and trainees
Operate, maintain and repair water supply and sewerage infrastructure including swimming pools, reservoirs, bores, pump stations and chlorination facilities
Monitor treatment process parameters, including chemical and dosing requirements
Collect samples for analysis and undertake routine analysis
Respond promptly to operational changes to ensure continuity of supply of treated water/wastewater to defined standards
Detect and report changes in water/wastewater treatment which may affect quality, distribution and supply to the Supervisor
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
Utilise the SCADA/Telemetry network and associated equipment to monitor key operational parameters and respond to alarms/exceedances accordingly
Undertake stocktakes of consumable supplies and maintain relevant stock levels
Ensure safe use and storage of dangerous goods (e.g. Chlorine, hydrochloric acid)
Assist in the supervision of contractors and other employees as required
Operate within Council's Drinking Water Quality Management and Recycled Water Management Plans
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.
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 current 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 Industry, or relevant equivalent qualification
General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification (White Card).
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
Water and wastewater treatment operational experience
Knowledge of relevant treatment operation legislative requirements
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve process issues
Computer skills (e.g. MS Office and SCADA/Telemetry systems)
High level of oral and written communication skills




Customer service skills and experience
High level teamwork skills
Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
The employee agrees to comply with the following:
Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
Customer service standards
Council's Code of Conduct
Council's Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
Anti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
Human Resources policies and procedures
Financial Management policies and procedures
Records Management policies and procedures
Disaster Management policies and procedures.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The 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 Council
The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
The employee agrees to participate in an on call roster
The 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 standards
The 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
The employee acknowledges that they may be required to travel to other towns within the Shire to operate other Council treatment plants.
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