About Us

At SUEZ, we are proud to play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future for South Australia. Through the Production and Treatment Alliance (P&T Alliance)— we deliver reliable, trusted water and wastewater services in a collaborative partnership with SA Water to 1.8 million customers across metropolitan Adelaide.  We work with one of the world’s most important natural resources and our environmental stewardship and sustainable practices are central to our operations.

The P&T Alliance is responsible for the operation and maintenance of five water treatment plants, five wastewater treatment plants, numerous pump stations, capital delivery projects and digital solutions and transformation. Operating as one team, we combine the strengths and expertise of our people to foster a respectful, inclusive, and engaged workforce focused on excellence.  By blending SUEZ’s global expertise with deep local knowledge, the P&T Alliance creates lasting value for the community and contributes to the South Australian economy. Our integrated approach and shared accountability support SA Water in meeting regulatory requirements and customer service commitments at the lowest sustainable cost—ensuring safe, reliable water services for Adelaide, today and into the future.

Our Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a small, high-performing team delivering essential water services to Metropolitan Adelaide. A competitive remuneration package and a great working environment are on offer.

This role will ensure the efficient and compliant operation of the Happy Valley Water Treatment Plant, delivering high-quality safe drinking water to customers in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant systems to ensure safe, efficient water treatment.

• Monitor SCADA alarms, process performance, and make adjustments with supervisors.

• Assist and manage plant operations when required, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

• Perform sampling, testing, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain housekeeping, chemical stocks, and support capital works projects.

• Undertake maintenance work including preventive tasks, fault diagnosis and repair

• Provide support to other members of the maintenance team

• Participate in training and on-call duties, promoting energy efficiency and cost savings.

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical Trade

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

• Current unrestricted driver's licence.

• Participation in on-call roster (1 in 4 weeks).

• Previous experience in industrial Process/Water Treatment and/or SCADA (highly desirable)

Desirable Requirements

• Certificate III in Water Operations

Our value proposition

• Advantageous Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

• On-call allowance

• One paid day off (PDO) per month.

• Two wellbeing days (per year)

• Novated leasing opportunities.

• Provision of nationally accredited safety and vocational training.

• Innovative environment that is future-focused for the next generations

• Access over 4000+ perks and discounts via our benefits platform.

• SUEZ MyMobility; A SUEZ initiative for top-performing employees that allows for upward growth and relocation possibility to all regions.

If you are passionate about our values and excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply now!

Please note: We are not accepting resumes from third-party recruitment agencies for this role