Job Description

About Us

Centurion – Asia Pacific Rentals and Services supplies high-quality, certified equipment solutions to the mining, energy, industrial, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Our range includes water and wastewater treatment services, power generation, pumps, winches, and lifting equipment. Our O'Connor facility focuses on sustainable water and wastewater services, delivering innovative, environmentally responsible solutions that ensure operational excellence for our clients across Australia.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Operator with a proactive, hands-on attitude to join our team. You will be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment systems — including but not limited to filtration, reverse osmosis (RO), chlorination, UV disinfection, SAF, SBR, and MBR technologies. This role will be required to work in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shift Supervisor and follow instructions to ensure smooth plant operations
• Comply with all safety procedures and site protocols at all times
• Record daily operational data, including flow rates, pressures, and other key plant metrics
• Replenish treatment plant chemicals as needed to maintain proper process function
• Conduct routine maintenance to ensure treatment systems are operating efficiently and within design specifications
• Perform basic laboratory testing on water/wastewater samples when available
• Assist in the collection of weekly water and wastewater samples
• Support data entry tasks, including treatment plant logs, daily reports, and chemical/stock inventories
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas and equipment
• Carry out any additional reasonable duties in line with operational needs

What we are looking for?

• Minimum 1 years' experience in maintaining and operating reverse osmosis and wastewater treatment plants is required
• Cert III in Water Operations is highly regarded
• Must have previous SBR experience
• Proven hands-on mechanical aptitude and equipment maintenance experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong problem-solving and process knowledge
• Experience in troubleshooting and calibrating instrumentation and sensors
• Combine the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings into one dot point
• Accurate and timely documentation in line with company procedures, quality systems, and safety standards

About you

• Strong trouble-shotting and problem-solving skill
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and health (WSH) practices
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Proficient in computer systems and data entry
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills
• Must hold HR licence

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate and hours
• A supportive, safety-first/quality first workplace culture
• Exposure to diverse equipment and interesting projects
• Long-term career prospects in a growing business

If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you! Apply now!