Operator Supply

Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for 3.2 million people across Southeast Queensland. Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.

Reporting to our Operations Supervisor Supply, you will use sound judgement and technical knowledge to ensure supply demand is met, whilst monitoring and testing water quality, chemical dosing and responding to and resolving alarms and equipment faults.

This role is responsible for:

Operate, monitor, control and optimise the water treatment processes and maintain specified outcomes as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures by application of skills and experience across multiple water treatment plants

Collect and analyse process samples in accordance with schedule and use initiative to ensure process integrity and optimal operation of treatment processes.

Identify equipment faults, evaluate options and implement changes or contingency plans to maintain satisfactory plant operation.

Accurately compile and record plant operational data on a daily basis including completing the plant log and recording of shift events and incidents.

Report all breakdowns, spillage and abnormal occurrences to ensure problems are resolved promptly and information is accurately recorded.

Take appropriate actions to prevent problems from occurring and to maintain water quality and quantity.