261 - Operator Maintainer

Operator Maintainer

Location: Bendigo, Vic
Type:  FT

We are seeking a Water Treatment Operator to operate and maintain a biological leachate treatment plant. You'll have the opportunity to use your initiative to drive changes and upgrades while making meaningful contributions to vital environmental initiatives.

About the Organisation
Join a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

We're more than just a company; we're a community of passionate individuals committed to ecological transformation - a future where our communities thrive alongside a healthy planet. This means developing innovative solutions for cleaner water, responsible waste management, and sustainable energy, ensuring a better world for generations to come.

About Mob Jobs
Mob Jobs is a 100% owned and operated First Nations business that provides specialised culturally safe employment pathways for First Nations people. We also offer a range of tailored corporate development services and training designed to improve organisations cultural capabilities and establish them as an employer of choice for First Nations jobseekers.
 

What you'll be responsible for

• Operate, monitor and maintain the leachate treatment plant

• Assist the project/process engineers in undertaking improvement and optimisation initiatives

• Carry out water sampling with a high degree of care to prevent cross contamination

• Maintain asset integrity by regular inspections, services and testing to ensure maximum uptime

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure contract and regulatory obligations are met

• Undertake routine maintenance activities including supervision of work orders and maintaining a spare parts inventor

• Engaging and supervising contractors for works conducted on sit
   

What you'll need to be successful

• A proven record of problem solving, diagnosing issues and facilitating repairs 

• Experience in water treatment operations - preferred but not essential 

• A working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment and components

• Previous experience in water sampling and/or testing is highly regarded

• A willingness to work overtime, weekends and be a part of an ‘on call’ roster if required

• Forklift experience and licence - preferred but not essential

• Be able to pass a criminal history check and Department of Defence baseline security clearance.

 

Your Safety is Our Priority

We are committed to ensuring every employee gets home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Our Always Safe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites.  We operate a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol approach, and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.