• Production Officer Level 2, EA Level 9 - $102,697.59 + super (35 hours)
• Full-time permanent opportunity located at St Marys or Quaker Hill WRRF
• Operating plants at St Marys WRRF, Quakers Hill WRRF and Client recycled water plants in Zetland and Parramatta.

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities.

About the role

The Wianamatta Hub consists St Marys WRRF, Quakers Hill WRRF and client RWTP, with this position seeing you based out of St Marys or Quaker Hill. We hope to make this placement a great learning and development experience for the successful applicant. 

Production Officers at Wianamatta hub are responsible for operating and maintaining wastewater and recycled water treatment equipment to meet legislative and product requirements, as well as meet customer, safety and efficiency targets.

• Operate the plants in alignment with approved Production plans ensuring licence and regulatory compliance, and approved budgets
• Responsible for maintaining production availability in alignment with operational risk appetite, production and asset plans
• Take measurements from installed field instruments and execute lab testing, as required
• Perform process and equipment monitoring using SCADA
• Execute on-site process and asset checks using available systems, processes and procedures
• Apply isolation to assets and perform LOTO for work to be completed
• Perform maintenance tasks, within capability and capacity

About you

This position will suit a team member with a background in water, wastewater and/or utilities having experience in operational and production settings showcasing your ability to work as a strong team player and demonstrating your knowledge of workplace health and safety.

A current Electrical licence, or progress towards an electrical or Instrumentation qualification, will be considered a strong advantage. In addition:

• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualifications or equivalent experience / Tertiary qualifications in engineering, science.
• Relevant experience in production or manufacturing environment
• An ability to work well within a multi-disciplined team, be people oriented and responsive to call outs and overtime
• Ability to solve asset and process issues within capability
• Client interactions to mindset to deliver exceptional service.
• Microsoft Office application and ability to learn and use customised software packages
• Proven capabilities that would enable process and asset related diagnosis and maintenance
• Some experience in a production environment or asset maintenance.
• Exposure to safety, environment and quality management systems.

Does this sound like you? Apply now. Closing date: Thursday 26th Feb at 11.59PM TBC 

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact marc.evans2@sydneywater.com.au 

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. 

Why join us 

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits. 

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water 

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans. 

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. 

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.