Water & Environmental Technician

PR Water Pty Ltd is an Australian owned and operated company specialising in the sale and rental of water and environmental equipment as well as providing specialised water clarification advice Australia wide.

Due to rapid growth within PR Water, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional in water & environment management to join our team at our Victoria Branch located at 50 Meskos Road, Truganina.

 About the role:

This role will focus on the developing and management of new business opportunities within the Mining, Utilities and Civil & Construction industries. The role will require specialist knowledge of the range of PR Water’s water management equipment, as you will be required to provide sales & rental solutions for our clients in these markets.

Specifically, you will be called upon to offer product advice for Water treatment solutions, as well as problem solving skills for various water management related projects. The job will require you to have sound technical aptitude, commercial awareness and strong prospecting skills. Sound knowledge of the Mining, Construction & Utilities industries within Victoria is highly desirable. You will also be required to manage and maintain a small rental fleet we maintain to support our customers hire requirements.

The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate:

• Prior experience in capital equipment sales & hire into the mining, civil & construction and utilities industries.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with water treatment equipment such as dewatering systems, pipe flocculators, settlement units, silt separators, and chemical dosing systems.

• A strong understanding with a minimum 3 years experience of water treatment and testing techniques such as pH adjustment, jar testing, solid removal and clarification and coagulant/flocculant dose rates.

• Knowledge and experience of civil & construction and mining pump applications.

• Ability to work on sites when required - installation of equipment and ongoing monitoring.

• The ability to provide clients with technical and commercial guidance in water treatment management.

• Experience/understanding of telemetry management and controls wiring (4-20mA – 0-5V) for communication systems would be highly valued

You will be working as a motivated team member responsible for the development and increase share of the business within Victoria. The successful candidate will need to be 'hands on' and demonstrate a positive attitude and drive, as you will be looking for new opportunities to promote our water treatment and filtration systems equipment, whilst continuing to support existing customers and their requirements. Candidates with a degree as an Environmental Engineer or equivalent and who can promote sales through their knowledge of water treatment solutions and understanding of our product range will be well suited to this role.

A current driver's licence is also essential as you will be required to travel to sites.

This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week. The expected salary for this role is $90,000 per annum + Super + Company Vehicle.