Senior Hydrometric Officer

(Mackay, Australia)
WATER RESOURCES DIVISION

The Monitoring and Technical Services (MATS) Division in Mackay in tropical Queensland, Australia is seeking a Full Time Senior Hydrometric Officer to be part of a team that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering quality results on time. Reporting to the Mackay Operations Manager, this role is field and office based.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning and preparing equipment and resources to complete field calibration and data collection runs.
• Maintaining equipment used for hydrometric monitoring including cleaning and calibration of sensors.
• Maintaining a regular log of works performed for client billing and record keeping purposes
• Maintaining quality standards related to company accreditations
• Mentoring junior staff on hydrometric site monitoring, instrumentation and office procedures
• Further tasks as deemed required by the Operations Manager

To be successful, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a related discipline or the ability to achieve this qualification in a negotiated time frame.
• 5 plus years Field Hydrometric experience.
• Excellent knowledge of hydrometric instrumentation
• The ability to supervise staff.
• Project management skills with a high level attention to detail.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office & Hydstra).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

A current manual drivers license with off road driving experience is essential. Experience and knowledge of the Kisters Hydstra package is an advantage. You must also be able to swim and be able to work in and cope with a variety of environmental conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated person and a team player to join a dynamic company that can offer a rewarding career path.

Applications covering relevant qualifications and any related experience will be treated with the strictest confidence.

ALS Water Resources requires the successful candidate to undergo a health assessment prior to employment in this position.

All applications should be addressed to Mr Tane Humphrey tane.humphrey@alsglobal.com