Process Operator

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

About the role:

We currently have a Process Operator role available at Subiaco Wastewater Treatment Plant where we treat 63ML of water everyday.

The successful candidate will operate treatment processes, at metropolitan Water Resource & Recovery Facility’s, in a safe and efficient way, within prescribed guidelines, including plant monitoring, investigation, fault reporting, data collection and some laboratory analysis of samples

What the role will involve:

• Assisting the process controllers in the plant
• Maintaining housekeeping of the site
• Preparing assets for maintenance 
• Complete all operational checks and activities to ensure plant is operating effectively and in a safe manor
• Take appropriate actions to solve minor breakdown issues in an effective and safe manor and notify Team Leader Operations of any required maintenance activities or break in work
• Inspect equipment after every maintenance hand over
• Deliver after hours support (24/7) as per request
• Provide access to maintenance personal and contractors, clean work area, Isolate, Issue permit as required and De-Isolate
• Provide feedback on operational performance

Key skills and experience:

• Safety mindset
• Eagar to learn
• Can work well with others
• Certificate II of National Water Industry Training Package – desirable. (Certificate III highly desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with one or more water treatment process
• Sampling experience
• Demonstrated ability to fault find systems & processes and recommend and apply corrective actions
• Able to interpret process flow charts and plant schematic diagrams to locate components and isolate faults
• Understands automated process-control systems and procedures
• Valid drivers license

Start your application for this job!

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

Applications close 26th February 2025

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at Recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website