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, and we have career opportunities to help make it happen. 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 to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity for a Meter Calibration Technician joining our Asset Monitoring & System Investigations team in Shenton Park. You’ll carry out meter calibrations, fault analysis and certification of water revenue meters for internal and external customers and organisations in a NATA certified facility. We offer a number of employee benefits, development & training, staff parking, and flexible working, and 9 day fortnight options available, creating a better balance for you.

What the role will involve

• Provide advice on water revenue meter measurement techniques, metering issues and analysis
• Develop effective relationships with Projects and Field Operations teams to facilitate reliable assessment and forecasting of specialist instrumentation needs
• Maintain the workshop and calibration equipment, practices and records to defined NATA and Australian standards
• Carry out post use testing of meters in compliance with the National Measurement Institute standard
• Authorise and sign off calibration reports to NATA compliance
• Provide data and data analysis related to meter replacement frequency
• Carry out periodical and/or annual meter stock takes
• Refurbish and calibrate metered standpipes for revenue purposes

Key skills and experience

You’ll have experience in calibration environment preferably as a NATA signatory, with experience in a testing laboratory environment and NATA flow regulation and requirements. Your knowledge of measurement and statistical representation of results, and regulatory compliance and reporting frameworks will ensure success in this role. Ideally, you’ve have broad technical knowledge of water meters, and demonstrated ability to build and drive positive, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders.

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.

Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.

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 Monday 11th August 2024