Water Treatment Plant Operator

• Be part of a dedicated team that is safety driven and values inclusion
  
• One of the world’s most unique sites, with the focus now shifting to comprehensive world-class rehabilitation whilst maintaining successful operation of a critical path asset
  
• Bus In; Bus Out from Darwin
  

Where we’re all welcome

Finding better ways to provide the material the world needs

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us who we are.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. We leverage our diversity to be better and build capability for now and future

About the role

We are looking for a Water Treatment Plant Operator, to be based at our Ranger Rehabilitation Project in Jabiru. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Water Treatment Plant and surrounding infrastructure.
Daily duties will include monitoring, operating and maintenance of complex systems incorporating Reverse Osmoses Plants, Pumps, Valves, Filters and Tanks etc. You will be responsible for maintaining a high level of housekeeping, accurate maintenance reporting and process support ensuring plant performance KPI’s are maintained.

Reporting to the Shift Operations Supervisor and working a rotating Day / Night 12.5hr 7:7 roster, you will be:

• Following defined processes to maintain Safe and efficient operation of the Water Treatment facilities.
  
• Monitor & respond to changing plant condition by following documented processes, direction from Supervisors and Process Engineers.
  
• Support Process Engineers with plant optimisation trials and process troubleshooting.
  
• Monitor and operate plant DCS control panel.
  
• Identify and raise maintenance notifications following SAP process.
  
• Identify and report opportunities for efficiency and safety improvements.
  
• Undertake sample collection and laboratory analysis.
  
• Assist maintenance team members as required.
  
• Maintain a high level of plant housekeeping.
  
• Undertake other duties as requested by your supervisor.
  
• Active participation in daily pre-start meetings
  
• Open and collaborative communication, teamwork and respect with all engaged in Ranger rehabilitation
  
• Comply with all site and regulatory framework, procedures or instructions.
  

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Operations of Reverse Osmoses plant & equipment.
  
• Experience in water treatment plant operations.
  
• Knowledge of chemical handling and safety.
  
• Knowledge of water chemistry in relation to treatment.
  
• Sound knowledge of valve and piping systems.
  
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID’s.
  

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Qualifications relating to water treatment plant operations.
  
• Industry experience in water treatment plant operations.
  
• Effective interpersonal skills, including ability to clarify, resolve issues, time manage and make decisions
  
• Proficiency in using computer software applications (MS Office Suite)
  
• Demonstrated experience working within heavy industry requiring high standards of health and safety to be maintained.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of automation, instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
  
• Knowledge of chemical handling and safety.
  
• Experience in laboratory and sample collections techniques.
  
• Confined Space Certificate
  
• Safe Working at Heights
  
• DG Dogman HRWL
  
• WP Elevated Work Platform HRWL
  
• Class C Drivers Licence
  
• LF Forklift HRWL
  

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
  
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
  
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
  
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
  
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
  
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
  
• Indigenous Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
  
• Indigenous leadership programmes across professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
  
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
  

Who we are


Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto as its major shareholder. ERA, established in 1979, previously mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory. The Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, surrounded by, but currently separate from, Kakadu National Park.

ERA’s production operations on the Ranger Project Area ceased in January 2021, with the major focus now shifting to the comprehensive world-class rehabilitation of the Ranger mine that will eventually allow it to be incorporated back into the Kakadu National Park should the Traditional Owners and the Commonwealth Government wish.

The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is the largest project of its kind in Australia and possibly the world. It is unique in that it is rehabilitating land in one of the world’s most culturally and environmentally sensitive locations, surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park on the land of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, located three hours southeast of Darwin.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.