Technician Water Operations | WAIO | Infrastructure & Services | FIFO
Date: 19 May 2026
Location: Newman, WA – family‐friendly 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth.
About the Role
Infrastructure & Services Water Eastern operates and maintains a range of Water Treatment Plants, bore fields, wastewater systems, and surplus water (aquifer reinjection) assets across the Pilbara. As a Water Services Technician, you will operate and monitor drinking water and wastewater treatment processes to ensure safe performance and compliance with health, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Daily duties include routine plant inspections, fault identification and reporting, and supporting maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain water treatment and wastewater processes according to design requirements, operating manuals, and technical procedures.
* Conduct regular field sampling and testing for drinking water, bore fields, membranes, and wastewater systems.
* Collect and enter field data into operational databases; report anomalies or exceedances to the Supervisor.
* Monitor system alarms and take appropriate operational action to manage risks to supply and compliance.
* Complete scheduled work within required timeframes and standards.
* Participate in safe job planning, toolbox meetings, and workplace inspections.
* Respond to after‐hours breakdowns as part of the on‐call roster.
* Support Supervisors in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives aligned with safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
* Perform routine membrane cleaning, chemical dosing system checks, and chemical handling in accordance with safety and environmental procedures.
* Work closely with internal teams, OEM representatives, and supporting departments to ensure reliable operation of assets.
About You
* Certificate III (or above) in Water Operations (highly regarded).
* Experience with groundwater (bore) water treatment processes, SCADA systems, and chemical dosing (including chlorine gas).
* Proven capability in field laboratory testing and analysis, interpreting water quality results to inform operational decisions and optimise system performance.
* Willingness to obtain required high‐risk training (Confined Space, Gas Testing, Atmospheric Monitoring, SCBA, Forklift, etc.) if not already held.
* Demonstrated ability to follow procedures, identify and control hazards, and contribute to continuous improvement.
* Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to safe work.
* Ability to work cohesively in a team environment and independently in remote locations.
* Valid Australian C‐Class driver's licence.
Benefits
* Competitive salary packages with performance‐based bonuses and a best‐in‐class employee share program.
* Flexible working options, generous paid parental leave policy, extended leave entitlements, and parent rooms.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
At BHP, we are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We recognise that diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all individuals.
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