Water Services Operator
Our Opportunity
Location: Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples
Roster: 8D6X ex Perth
Fortescue are currently seeking an experienced Water Services Operator to join the infrastructure team based at Solomon on an 8/6 roster.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that water quality is compliant with ADWG
- Regulating water flow through stages of treatment of Reverse Osmosis plant
- Using proper methods to treat water, monitor plant HMI and water quality, correct any problems as soon as possible
- Ensuring the proper execution of water treatment processes while complying with all safety requirements
- Using appropriate chemicals to treat water and wastewater; carry out routine maintenance on treatment equipment and report faults to Supervisor
- Taking samples and monitor water quality; keeping accurate records of all treatments and readings taken to adhere with ADWG
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience operating Water and Waste water treatment plants
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience with SCADA including the ability to analyse trends
- Knowledge about water treatment process, chemicals, filtration and other aspects of water treatment
- Knowledge of water chemistry, wastewater treatment process and plant operations
- Sound knowledge of ADWG
About Us
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Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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