Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role
We are looking for a 2 year fixed term contract role for Specialist OT Engineer to join our team to support and enhance the operation of complex water and wastewater treatment plants. The position is based in the Perth Metro with requirement for regular travel to regional Western Australia. As a specialist OT engineer you will provide support to cross discipline engineering and operational teams to focus on short and long-term improvements to operational plant performance. This is an opportunity to work in a multi-discipline team, drive innovation and improve essential services to the WA community.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- An additional 2 well-being days each year
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
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What the role will involve
- Provide expert OT support to operational and engineering teams across metro and regional sites.
- Lead short- and long-term improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance and reliability.
- Work hands-on with SCADA, PLCs, telemetry, and industrial networks in real-world environments.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
- Travel regularly to regional WA to support on-site diagnostics, upgrades, and commissioning.
Key skills and experience
- Excellent engagement skills with the ability to collaborate with engineering and operational staff to optimise operational asset performance.
- Proficiency in all aspects of Operational Technology delivery including design, configuration, commissioning and operational optimisation.
- Proficiency with major OT platforms with experience in Schneider, and Siemens S7 or TIA portal highly regarded.
- Strong ability in engineering documentation and change management.
- Willingness to travel regularly to regional Western Australia to support onsite optimisation of water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Able to relate process optimisation to business drivers to ensure results are measurable and relevant to the business.
- Experience working with engineering and operational stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Experience in alarm management practices based on ISA 18.2.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Tuesday 12th August 2025
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer [email protected] or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
