Benefits:
- Complete a fee-free, nationally recognised Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
- Rostered Day Off (RDO)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
- Earn while you learn with no study debt
- Receive mentoring and support from a dedicated Maxima Consultant
Your Host Employer:
The Adelaide Production and Treatment Alliance (P&T Alliance) is a SUEZ partnership with SA Water and is responsible for operating and maintaining five water treatment plants and five wastewater treatment plants that deliver services to the Adelaide Metropolitan regions.
Working for SUEZ, in partnership with SA Water, as one team and one brand, the P&T Alliance will enable a safe and engaged workforce to meet SA Water’s customer service targets and regulated responsibilities at the lowest sustainable cost for Adelaide customers. With improved integration and collaboration, the P&T Alliance team combines expertise from SUEZ and SA Water under a shared responsibility structure to ensure delivery of trusted water services our community needs now and into the future.
The Role:
Location: Bolivar SA
Duration: 24-month Traineeship
As a Water Industry Operator Trainee, you will ensure the efficient and compliant operation of the plant. Ensuring operations are safe and environmentally sound and ensure the safety of plant personnel, subcontractors and visitors.
Under the guidance of experienced mentors, your responsibilities will include:
- Operate and maintain the plants within the requirements of the Alliance
- Monitor and respond to plant issues including SCADA alarms and performance trends
- Monitor plant process and make necessary adjustments as required
- Perform sampling and laboratory testing to confirm optimum operation of the plant and functionality of instrumentation
- Ensure adequate stocks of chemicals are available and order chemicals as required
- General housekeeping of plant, equipment, buildings, structures and surrounds
About You:
To be successful in this Traineeship, you will need:
- Be committed, reliable and hardworking
- Manage and prioritise time when working under pressure
- Work effectively in a team and unsupervised
- Good communication skills
- Have a can-do attitude, displaying initiative on the job
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Eligibility Criteria:
- Driver’s licence
- Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment including a drug and alcohol test
- Possess good physical fitness to perform manual tasks
- Previous experience in a similar industry – Civil Construction/Maintenance, Plumbing, Water, Utilities and/or a trade certificate (advantageous)
About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation – we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career in to the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.
For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.
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