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Posted 26 June, 2026

Plant Manager

Programmed
Perth Full Time
Reference: 156_609389_973438

Plant Manager

Apply now Job No: 973438
Work Type: Full time
Location: Perth
Position Categories: Facility Management

Who are we

Programmed Facility Management is a leading provider of asset management, facilities maintenance and project management services across a multitude of industries. Working with Programmed Facility Management means you will become part of the Programmed family: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal wellbeing and safety.


The Role

We currently require an experienced Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager to join our team on Rottnest Island for a well known client.

Reporting to the Maintenance & Utilities Project Manager, the Plant Manager will work within the utilities team to operate and maintain the Waste Water Treatment plant and Desalination plant, and repair any plant issues that occur.

The suitable applicant is required to use appropriate procedures and specifications and ensure activities are carried out to a satisfactory and timely manner. Specific projects may also be carried out as required.

  • Major equipment overhauls
  • Plant replacement or upgrade
  • Asset handover and operation of additional equipment as required
  • Document control and reporting as required


Key responsibilities

  • Waste water treatment process experience
  • Desalination process experience
  • Bio waste management experience
  • Sampling & analysis recording & reporting
  • Contractor management
  • SCADA operation
  • Gas Testing
  • PLC experience
  • Sewer pump station & pipe network experience
  • Plant housekeeping experience


Skills and experience

  • Chlorine handing training
  • MR license
  • Forklift license
  • Confined Space ticket
  • Working at heights
  • Certificate III in water and waste water treatment
  • Strong understanding and compliance with OH&S
  • The ability to communicate technical information directly with the client
  • Proven experience running a team of operators
  • Intermediate Microsoft programs experience


You will be offered:

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Great employee benefits
  • An enjoyable working culture and supportive team environment

The Waste Water Treatment plant is a package plant operation that would suit anyone with remote, rural or mine site experience. It would be highly desirable for the suitable applicant to additionally have an operational knowledge of a desalination plant or utility plumbing experience. If this sounds like the job for you and you meet the above requirements, apply now!


Employee Benefits

  • Take the next step in your career
  • Long term career potential
  • Paid parental leave and great discounts with selected retailers
  • An Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.

Advertised: 25 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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