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Field Technician - Streaky Bay

  • 501180
  • SA - Various, SA, Australia
  • SA
  • Field Operations Regiona
  • Operations
  • Ongoing- Full Time
  • Closing at: Feb 18 2025 - 16:00 ACDT
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About the job  

The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water activities and conducts operational control activities for a secure water supply. The team is responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency.

In addition, your responsibilities will include: 

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day. 

You will: 

  • Put safety above all else, taking responsibility for your safety as well as others.  
  • Undertake construction, maintenance, and operational tasks on complex water and wastewater systems.  
  • Lead water investigations, construction, commissioning, laying mains and connections.  
  • Undertake environmental reporting and acquire relevant permits and approvals.
  • Perform manual handling tasks, working at at heights and confined space work.  
  •  Put safety above all else, taking responsibility for your safety as well as others. 
  • Use technology systems and programs in accordance with procedures, and complete electronic reporting.  
  • Deliver excellent customer service, you will be representing SA Water in the community and strive to maintain a customer focused approach.  
  • Willingness to work on call & occasional overtime (compensated)  
  • Occasional travel (allowances and compensation included)  
  • Be available to work a one week on, four weeks off 24/7 on call roster. 

Your success in this role will come from: 

  • Coming from a Field tech background -Essential  
  • Driver’s license – Essential  
  • White Card – Essential  
  • Certificate 3 in Water Operations, or willingness to complete- Highly desirable  
  • Maintaining a positive attitude with a willingness to learn – Essential.  
  • Truck (HC), Excavator, Vac Truck, Skid Steer Loader license – are all Highly desirable  
  • Skilled in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, small machinery and various mobile vehicles- Highly desirable  

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Download File Field Technician PD.pdf

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Skye from the Talent Acquisition team Skye.Baker@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 4pm, 18/02/2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.   

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