Water operations technician traineeships
We have technical traineeships for water services, known as Water Operations Technician.
They are responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring water treatment and distribution systems. Their primary role is to help us provide clean, safe drinking water to communities, and treat wastewater and sewage effectively.
Throughout the two-year traineeship, your training will focus on achieving a NWP30219 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations. Through on-the-job training, you’ll cover a broad range of essential topics, learning about water treatment processes, quality testing, and distribution systems, along with maintenance, safety, and compliance measures. Environmental awareness and emergency response training are also included. You’ll work under the supervision of experienced water operations technicians to gain practical experience and gradually assume greater responsibilities as you learn more.
Key responsibilities may include
Water treatment
Operating and monitoring water treatment facilities to ensure water is treated according to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Distribution system maintenance
Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining water distribution pipelines, pumps, valves, and other equipment to prevent leaks or contamination.
Water quality monitoring
Conducting regular testing and analysis of water samples to monitor water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, chlorine levels, and bacterial contamination.
Subjects to focus on
Science
Chemistry, biology, and environmental science provide fundamental knowledge about water properties, treatment processes, and environmental impacts.
Maths
Essential for performing calculations related to water treatment processes, such as dosing chemicals or measuring flow rates in distribution systems.
Physics
Understanding the principles of fluid dynamics, pressure, and energy transfer helps explain how equipment such as pumps and valves work.
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Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Graduates
We recruit apprentices, graduates, and trainees to work with us in our Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, and Tennant Creek facilities.
Aboriginal employment
We want to develop a dynamic and inclusive workforce that represents our community. Aboriginal employment and career development are essential to the Territory’s growth.
Current vacancies
We employ hundreds of Territorians in technical, professional, and customer service roles, and there are regular opportunities to join the Power and Water team.
