Banana Shire Council
Engineer Treatment Operations
Job Location
Glebe, Australia
Job Description
Engineer Treatment Operations
The Opportunity
Coordinate staff and resources and oversee the operation of Council’s water and wastewater treatment functions and the delivery of associated activities under the general direction of the Principal Water Engineer – Treatment Systems.
About Us
Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish strategic direction for staff and resources associated with treatment facilities throughout the Shire.
Mentor and facilitate the transfer knowledge between employees to promote an environment of interactive learning and development.
Identify potential risks to treatment operations and develop solutions and processes to overcome.
Review and assess performance to ensure high level of quality and compliance is achieved.
Review operations, policies, and procedures for the area regularly.
Assist in the delivery of the capital works program and asset replacement, undertaking project management for allocated works.
Ensure operations comply with water and wastewater legislation, Acts, guidelines, policies, and quality standards.
Ensure statutory, SAMP/Customer Service reporting obligations to relevant authorities are met.
Coordinate ongoing operation, maintenance, and repair of SCADA / Telemetry network, including calibration of equipment and meters.
Manage chemical storage and manifests in treatment plants in compliance with relevant standards.
Supervise contractors undertaking work on treatment related assets.
Report on the operation of facilities, including departures from designated operating standards.
Oversee the planned asset replacement, maintenance activities and other projects utilising Council’s Asset Management Software in conjunction with the Coordinator Asset Delivery and Maintenance
Implement planned maintenance schedules for treatment assets.
Assist with the implementation of required actions in accordance with Drinking Water Quality Management and recycled Water Management Plans
Assist in the development of the annual budget as related to treatment operations.
Supervise the daily operations at the water and wastewater treatment facilities as required.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory
Queensland C class manual drivers’ licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
Relevant knowledge and experience in the field of municipal water and wastewater treatment operations and asset management together with relevant tertiary qualifications.
General Construction Induction Card (White Card) Desirable
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve mechanical and electrical faults.
Leadership and mentoring skills, with the skills to facilitate the transfer of information and knowledge.
Highly developed customer service, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to research, problem solve and manage the time of self and others.
Experience in the use of telemetry and asset management software
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
Desirable
Local Government experience
Experience in applying relevant technical knowledge to excursions outside of usual parameters.
How to Apply
Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 4992 9500.
Applications close: 14 November 2024
Location: Glebe, AU
Posted Date: 11/5/2024
The Opportunity
Coordinate staff and resources and oversee the operation of Council’s water and wastewater treatment functions and the delivery of associated activities under the general direction of the Principal Water Engineer – Treatment Systems.
About Us
Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish strategic direction for staff and resources associated with treatment facilities throughout the Shire.
Mentor and facilitate the transfer knowledge between employees to promote an environment of interactive learning and development.
Identify potential risks to treatment operations and develop solutions and processes to overcome.
Review and assess performance to ensure high level of quality and compliance is achieved.
Review operations, policies, and procedures for the area regularly.
Assist in the delivery of the capital works program and asset replacement, undertaking project management for allocated works.
Ensure operations comply with water and wastewater legislation, Acts, guidelines, policies, and quality standards.
Ensure statutory, SAMP/Customer Service reporting obligations to relevant authorities are met.
Coordinate ongoing operation, maintenance, and repair of SCADA / Telemetry network, including calibration of equipment and meters.
Manage chemical storage and manifests in treatment plants in compliance with relevant standards.
Supervise contractors undertaking work on treatment related assets.
Report on the operation of facilities, including departures from designated operating standards.
Oversee the planned asset replacement, maintenance activities and other projects utilising Council’s Asset Management Software in conjunction with the Coordinator Asset Delivery and Maintenance
Implement planned maintenance schedules for treatment assets.
Assist with the implementation of required actions in accordance with Drinking Water Quality Management and recycled Water Management Plans
Assist in the development of the annual budget as related to treatment operations.
Supervise the daily operations at the water and wastewater treatment facilities as required.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory
Queensland C class manual drivers’ licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
Relevant knowledge and experience in the field of municipal water and wastewater treatment operations and asset management together with relevant tertiary qualifications.
General Construction Induction Card (White Card) Desirable
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve mechanical and electrical faults.
Leadership and mentoring skills, with the skills to facilitate the transfer of information and knowledge.
Highly developed customer service, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to research, problem solve and manage the time of self and others.
Experience in the use of telemetry and asset management software
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
Desirable
Local Government experience
Experience in applying relevant technical knowledge to excursions outside of usual parameters.
How to Apply
Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 4992 9500.
Applications close: 14 November 2024
Location: Glebe, AU
Posted Date: 11/5/2024
Contact Information
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