Overview
This is a hands‑on, full‑time role based at Happy Valley Water Treatment Plant, offering stability, work‑life balance, and the opportunity to be part of a high‑performing team maintaining essential water infrastructure for Adelaide Metropolitan.
Benefits
* A stable, long‑term career through a secured Alliance between SA Water and Suez
* Monday to Friday hours, working locally from 7:30am to 4:00pm (~$40/hr - $51/hr)
* A Paid Day Off (PDO) accrual every month, supporting flexibility and wellbeing
* Two Wellbeing days off a year
* Generous on‑call roster allowance (~$500 for 1 in 4 on‑call)
* Ongoing training and development, with pathways into HV switching, PLC, and instrumentation
* A strong team culture focused on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Experience
* Trade qualifications in Electrotechnology (Current A Class - SA Electrical Licence)
* Strong experience with PLC diagnosis (preferably Allen Bradley or Schneider PLCs and HMIs)
* Sound communication and documentation skills
* A strong safety focus with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Flexibility to travel to other metro sites and participate in a 1st level on‑call roster
Highly desirable (but not essential)
* HV Switching Operations
Reporting
Reporting to the Electrical Team Leader, the Electrical Tradesperson and is responsible for the efficient and compliant maintenance and operation of the plants and distribution infrastructure, ensuring that all maintenance and operations work is conducted safely, in an environmentally sound manner, and in accordance with company policies.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance
* Maintaining asset reliability and reducing downtime
* Responding promptly to breakdowns and implementing long‑term solutions
* Complying with relevant Australian standards and internal policies
* Supporting team scheduling and providing accurate updates and records
* Identifying opportunities to improve safety, performance, and cost‑efficiency
* Working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders
If you are passionate about our values and excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you.
Apply now
Please note: We are not accepting resumes from third‑party recruitment agencies for this role.
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