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Water Services Operator

Fortescue · Perth, WA, Australia · posted 2026-09-21

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Country/Region
AU
State
WA
City
Perth

18333

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Christmas Creek - located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 7D/7R – FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Supervisor Operations, the Water Services Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Christmas Creek water and wastewater infrastructure. You will operate and maintain treatment plants, monitor system performance, complete water quality testing and inspections, and ensure the reliable delivery of potable water and wastewater services across site. This role plays a key part in supporting operational continuity while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance and asset reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate potable water and wastewater treatment facilities safely.
  • Monitor treatment plant performance and system reliability.
  • Complete routine inspections, testing, and water quality sampling.
  • Perform basic maintenance and fault finding on plant equipment.
  • Respond to operational issues and plant alarms promptly.
  • Record operational data and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
  • Carry out thorough fault finding and troubleshooting on both SBR and RO plants.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience operating water and wastewater treatment facilities (SBR and MBR plants).
  • Certificate III in Water Industry Operations.
  • Current Australian C Class Driver's Licence.
  • White Card.
  • Mechanical aptitude and strong maintenance skills.
  • Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.
  • Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Good level of computer and tablet skills.
  • Competent in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, email & SAP).

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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