Almar Water Solutions Australia (AWSA) is a leading water sector company delivering long-term, sustainable water treatment solutions across Australia. Backed by over 30 years of industry expertise, the organisation operates with a strong focus on safety, innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Electrical / Instrumentation Technician (Water Treatment) to join our WA operations team. This is a hands-on, field-based role working across multiple customer sites to support the performance and reliability of critical water treatment systems.

This role offers strong exposure to complex systems, customer engagement, and operational improvement, making it an excellent steppingstone for future career growth.

LOCATION

Almar Water Solutions Australia, Perth, however, you may be required to work at other locations dictated by operational or business needs.

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER

Your functional and operational reporting line will be to the Regional Leader.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Electrical / Instrumentation Technician is responsible for supporting AWSA water and wastewater treatment systems through electrical, instrumentation, automation, and process support across mining, industrial & commercial sites.

Day-to-day responsibilities include preventative maintenance, fault finding, repair and replacement of AWSA equipment including PLC systems, control panels, VSDs, motors, pumps, analysers, dosing systems, and associated instrumentation. This includes 4–20mA instrumentation verification, calibration, replacement of field devices and analysers, functional testing of control systems, and support of automation and electrical upgrades.

The role contributes to installations, commissioning, breakdown response, shutdown support, routine servicing, and project works across customer sites, with structured on-the-job training provided in water treatment processes, systems, and compliance.

Additional responsibilities include monitoring and assessing plant operational parameters, maintaining chemical inventories, ordering chemicals and reagents, preparing and submitting service reports/logs, assisting with quick quotations, and providing first-level operational technical support and feedback to customers and their operational teams.

The Electrical / Instrumentation Technician plays an integral role within the water business and supports delivery of contractual obligations and customer expectations across a range of industrial and municipal water treatment systems.

This role would suit a recently qualified electrician or instrumentation technician looking to develop process knowledge and technical capability within the water treatment industry. Instrumentation experience is desirable, however willingness to learn and develop within industrial process systems

is equally important.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical & Instrumentation

·         Perform electrical installation, maintenance, and fault‑finding on water treatment systems and associated equipment

·         Install, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation including flow, pressure, level, and analytical instruments

·         Assist with control systems, PLC panels, and electrical control wiring (training provided as required)

·         Support commissioning and decommissioning of equipment and systems

Service & Project Support

·         Work in accordance with WHS legislation, site safety plans, and company procedures

·         Complete risk assessments, SWMS, and permits as required

·         Maintain accurate service records, job reports, and documentation

·         Ensure compliance with electrical standards and customer site requirements

Learning & Development

·         Actively participate in training related to water treatment processes and systems

·         Build understanding of chemical dosing, treatment processes, and system performance

·         Work under supervision while developing competence and confidence in the role

Emergency Response & On-Call Duties

·         Participate in on-call roster for emergency and after-hours operational tasks

·         Be available for reactive maintenance and urgent service continuity needs

Operational Efficiency & Improvement

·         Operate plant and infrastructure in line with contractual obligations

·         Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to enhancement initiatives 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

·         Electrical Trade Qualification (A‑Grade Electrician) or Instrumentation Trade qualification  

·         Current Australian Electrical License (where applicable)

·         Construction White Card

·         Current driver’s license

·         Strong commitment to safety and quality

Desirable:

·         Electrical contractors license or willingness to obtain

·         2 years post‑trade experience

·         Exposure to industrial, utilities, or water/wastewater environments

·         Installation, verification, fault finding knowledge or experience with the following equipment

·         PLCs / control panels

·         4–20mA instrumentation

·         Pumps, motors & analysers

·         12,24v ac/dc valve, solenoid understanding experience

·         Instrumentation qualification or willingness to obtain

·         Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and PFDs

·         Familiarity with interpreting control philosophy documents to understand process and plant operation

·         Basic understanding of instrumentation and control systems

·         Experience with fault‑finding in industrial electrical systems

·         Willingness to travel to customer sites as required

Skills and Attributes:

·        Eagerness to learn and develop new technical skills

·        Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail

·        Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

·        Good communication skills and customer‑focused attitude

·        Positive approach to working in regional and industrial environments