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WTP / STP Operator

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Water/Sewer Treatment Plant Operator to join the team, benefits include:5 weeks Annual LeaveRDO'sHousing IncludedWork VehiclePersonal (Sick) LeaveOn Call Allowance $90,000-$105,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications/experience)+ SuperannuationCloncurry Shire Council is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire. About the Role This role is part of one of Council’s most crucial operations teams.  Responsible for the monitoring, maintenance and operations of the town’s WTP and STP it requires a great work ethic, married with a sense of responsibility – the town relies on you.  Normal working hours are 6am-230pm on weekdays, although about every 3-4 weeks weekend and on-call work is required (either OT or TOIL paid).  Toolbox meetings are held with the team at 2pm to debrief and set the next day’s agenda.The Cloncurry Water Treatment Plant is a core part of the Shire’s infrastructure.  With a peak flow of over 6 ML per day from three sources – Lake Julius (Sunwater), river bores, and the Chinaman Creek Dam.  The plant has a rapid mixing tank (Potassium Permanganate, Coagulant, Polymer) which filters into three clarifies.  The water then is dosed (chlorine gas) on its to the clearwater contact tank (4.4 ML); excitingly, Cloncurry is upgrading to an electro-chlorination system mid-2024.  The reservoir tank is 2ML and located in the same site.WTP duties involve testing and sampling at the plant and for the series of river bores and wells that supply it.  These tests are carried out at an onsite lab daily and sent to Queensland Health on a twice weekly basis for compliance monitoring.  monitoring  the plant SCADA to ensure plant is running at optimal performance and we are drawing the correct amount of water for processing to match our demand by the town, chemical batching and dosing, daily inspections  and cleaning of the rapid mix tank,  clarifiers  and reclaim pump stations at our backwash ponds to ensure we are on top of any issues before they become serious, and general housekeeping within our main plant building and the upper control room .The STP is across town from the WTP – a huge 3km drive!  Depending on treatment requirements the team have it running most weekdays, but it is an automated system so tasks revolve around general maintenance and monitoring.  Sulphuric acid, polymer, and hypo-chloride are used, giving the shire Class A+ water for use on its bio-farm and lawn cemetery.  There are also seven processing ponds and the Imhoff tank also need checking.  There are 11 sewer pump stations across the town that the team inspect daily (manual chamber check and rinse, and a switch board check) and sometimes more in times of extreme weather.Key ResponsibilitiesThe following outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position, but is not all encompassing:Monitor, operate and maintain the sewerage, water treatment plants, pumps, equipment and assets;Record daily results of flow meter, electric meter, plant and equipment hour meters;Be familiar with the operation of both the water and sewerage treatment plants and perform tasks associated with the operation of the plant as rostered and as requested by the team leader;Collect and record daily sample tests;Calibrate dosing pumps and adjust dosing rates in accordance to test results;Enter test results onto spreadsheet on computer;Monitor and record chemical usage and reorder chemicals and equipment as required;Collate and provide information on performance, including but not limited to flow rates, quality or other issues;QualificationsMinimum Certificate III in Water Treatment Plant Operations (or the ability to acquire with training);Must hold and maintain an unrestricted "C" Class driver’s licence;Must have or acquire before commencement a Construction White Card;Possess Confined Spaces Certification (or the ability to acquire);Chlorine Safety Training Certification (or the ability to acquire);Backhoe Operator ticket and/or high risk forklift ticket (highly desirable).For further information please contact the HR Team on 4742 4100.  Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.  AUD Cloncurry 4824

WTP / STP Operator

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Water/Sewer Treatment Plant Operator to join the team, benefits include:

  • 5 weeks Annual Leave
  • RDO's
  • Housing Included
  • Work Vehicle
  • Personal (Sick) Leave
  • On Call Allowance 
  • $90,000-$105,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications/experience)+ Superannuation

Cloncurry Shire Council is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire.

About the Role 

This role is part of one of Council’s most crucial operations teams.  Responsible for the monitoring, maintenance and operations of the town’s WTP and STP it requires a great work ethic, married with a sense of responsibility – the town relies on you.  Normal working hours are 6am-230pm on weekdays, although about every 3-4 weeks weekend and on-call work is required (either OT or TOIL paid).  Toolbox meetings are held with the team at 2pm to debrief and set the next day’s agenda.

The Cloncurry Water Treatment Plant is a core part of the Shire’s infrastructure.  With a peak flow of over 6 ML per day from three sources – Lake Julius (Sunwater), river bores, and the Chinaman Creek Dam.  The plant has a rapid mixing tank (Potassium Permanganate, Coagulant, Polymer) which filters into three clarifies.  The water then is dosed (chlorine gas) on its to the clearwater contact tank (4.4 ML); excitingly, Cloncurry is upgrading to an electro-chlorination system mid-2024.  The reservoir tank is 2ML and located in the same site.

WTP duties involve testing and sampling at the plant and for the series of river bores and wells that supply it.  These tests are carried out at an onsite lab daily and sent to Queensland Health on a twice weekly basis for compliance monitoring.  monitoring  the plant SCADA to ensure plant is running at optimal performance and we are drawing the correct amount of water for processing to match our demand by the town, chemical batching and dosing, daily inspections  and cleaning of the rapid mix tank,  clarifiers  and reclaim pump stations at our backwash ponds to ensure we are on top of any issues before they become serious, and general housekeeping within our main plant building and the upper control room .

The STP is across town from the WTP – a huge 3km drive!  Depending on treatment requirements the team have it running most weekdays, but it is an automated system so tasks revolve around general maintenance and monitoring.  Sulphuric acid, polymer, and hypo-chloride are used, giving the shire Class A+ water for use on its bio-farm and lawn cemetery.  There are also seven processing ponds and the Imhoff tank also need checking.  There are 11 sewer pump stations across the town that the team inspect daily (manual chamber check and rinse, and a switch board check) and sometimes more in times of extreme weather.

Key Responsibilities

The following outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position, but is not all encompassing:

  • Monitor, operate and maintain the sewerage, water treatment plants, pumps, equipment and assets;
  • Record daily results of flow meter, electric meter, plant and equipment hour meters;
  • Be familiar with the operation of both the water and sewerage treatment plants and perform tasks associated with the operation of the plant as rostered and as requested by the team leader;
  • Collect and record daily sample tests;
  • Calibrate dosing pumps and adjust dosing rates in accordance to test results;
  • Enter test results onto spreadsheet on computer;
  • Monitor and record chemical usage and reorder chemicals and equipment as required;
  • Collate and provide information on performance, including but not limited to flow rates, quality or other issues;

Qualifications

  • Minimum Certificate III in Water Treatment Plant Operations (or the ability to acquire with training);
  • Must hold and maintain an unrestricted "C" Class driver’s licence;
  • Must have or acquire before commencement a Construction White Card;
  • Possess Confined Spaces Certification (or the ability to acquire);
  • Chlorine Safety Training Certification (or the ability to acquire);
  • Backhoe Operator ticket and/or high risk forklift ticket (highly desirable).

For further information please contact the HR Team on 4742 4100. 

 

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.