Water and Waster Water Operator

What people in this role do:

• Monitor and pump water for supply and storage and treat water to remove waste to meet the national standards
• Operate pumps, valves and gates to control the flow of water
• Check flow meters, pressure gauges, power usage and effluent water quality
• Take samples of water and carry out routine analysis and monitor the biological treatment plant process
• Keep logs detailing plant operation and write up reports
• Carry out routine servicing and cleaning of water storage facilities, plants and pipes as well as repairing faults in water supply and storage systems
• Maintain plant, reservoirs and dams facilities
• Receive, monitor and respond to remote alarms
• Operate waste disposal and water purification equipment
• Operate locks and adjust the water level in weirs
• Load and unload chemicals and control the addition of chemicals (e.g. Polymers) and the aeration of the wastewater
• Facilitate school and visitor inspections

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• An interest in technical and engineering activities
• Physical fitness and prepared to do shift work
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for a minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: municipal water treatment plants, local regional water boards, beverage manufacturers, mining companies and processing industries
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au
   

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