We provide the benefits you expect from a leading national company, but what makes us different?
Rewarding Work – Being leaders in our industry, we offer a diverse fast-paced work environment
Our Culture – We offer the career opportunities of a large company with the tight knit family feel of a smaller team
Loyalty – We want to see you reach your potential and we would like to help you get there!
About Us:
National Pump & Energy (NPE) are proud to be leaders in the provision of pump, power and water treatment solutions. As an industry leader our reputation has been built on products and services delivered by people who are passionate about quality, reliability, and attentiveness.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Technician to join our Welshpool team. This full-time role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to develop their skills and grow within an industry-leading organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot water treatment equipment, including pumps, pipework and associated system
- Conduct fault finding and implement solutions to address groundwater quality issues
- Assess field conditions and apply appropriate treatment processes
- Monitor and adjust groundwater discharge quality
- Install and maintain pipework, repair leaks and perform preventative maintenance
- Monitor and optimise treatment processes
- Respond to and resolve alarms via SCADA systems and customer portal
- Complete maintenance tasks in line with CMMS and established procedures
- Liaise with customers and the public regarding groundwater discharge quality
- Support the ongoing maintenance of industrial water treatment systems
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Current C-Class Driver’s Licence
- Strong knowledge of water treatment processes and chemical handling
- Understanding of Western Australian discharge criteria and compliance requirements
- Experience in water sampling and laboratory procedures
- Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Experience maintaining valves, pumps, pipelines, and mechanical/electrical equipment
- Experience commissioning water treatment systems in the field
- Sound knowledge of water treatment technologies
- High attention to detail and strong time management skills
- Mechanical aptitude, with plumbing and/or electrical exposure
- Basic understanding of chemistry
Desirable
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical drawings
- Experience with centrifugal and diaphragm pumps
- PVC-U fitting experience
- Construction Induction (White Card)
- Electrical trade qualification
- Background in plumbing, fitting, or mechanical trades
- HR (HIAB) truck licence
- Experience operating PLC and HMI systems
- Qualification in Water Industry or Treatment Operations
Benefits:
We believe in providing a great employee experience.
Therefore, we invest in perks, benefits, and experiences to make the employee
journey the best it can be. You will be offered the following benefits and
more:
- Exclusive access to over 3,000 fitness and wellbeing discounts, including fitness, recovery
services, retailers, resources, and health insurance.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including either rostered day off or working from home options.
- Complimentary Employ Assistance Program for staff and immediate family (mental health support, financial and dietitian support).
- Novated Leasing Options
For further information on the role, contact people@nationalpump.com.au. Applications close soon don’t delay, apply today! If you are successful, you may be subject to a pre-employment medical and reference checks.
Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We will be recruiting for this role internally, no external agencies please.
