Operations Plant Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
At Osmoflo, we are passionate about solving water challenges and delivering critical water infrastructure that supports communities, industry and the environment. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Plant Supervisor to lead frontline operations at one of our major water treatment facilities in WA. This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to safety in a role where you can make a genuine impact every day.
About the Role
As the Operations Plant Supervisor, you will provide day-to-day leadership and support to Plant Operators and Service Technicians while remaining actively involved in plant operations and maintenance activities. This is not a desk-based management role. We are looking for a leader who enjoys being on the ground, supporting their team, solving problems and ensuring operational excellence.
Working closely with the Service & Operations Team Leader, Process Engineers, Contract Managers and clients, you will play a key role in ensuring plant performance, safety, compliance and client satisfaction are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and mentoring plant operations teams to achieve outstanding safety and operational outcomes.
- Coordinating daily operational and maintenance activities to ensure contractual commitments are met.
- Supporting work planning, shutdowns and maintenance execution.
- Monitoring plant performance and working with engineering teams to optimise operations.
- Building strong relationships with clients and acting as the primary site operational contact.
- Supporting site rostering, workforce planning and leave management.
- Driving safety, quality and compliance initiatives across the site.
- Assisting with performance reporting, budgeting and continuous improvement activities.
- Coaching and developing team members to build capability and future talent.
- WA Based position.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Mechanical, Electrical or other relevant trade qualification, and/or Certificate IV in Water Treatment.
- Significant experience within commercial or industrial membrane water treatment, including reverse osmosis (RO) and desalination systems.
- Strong understanding of WHSE requirements and safe work practices.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate operational teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of initiative, organisation and attention to detail.
- Ability to work FIFO rosters and lead teams at remote operations sites.
Highly Regarded
- Municipal water treatment experience.
- Frontline Management qualifications.
- Trainer and Assessor qualifications.
- High-Risk licences.
- First Aid qualification.
- Forklift, Telehandler or Overhead Gantry Crane licences.
Why Join Osmoflo?
At Osmoflo, you'll join a business that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We invest in our people and empower our teams to take ownership, contribute ideas and drive positive change.
You'll enjoy:
- The opportunity to lead a skilled operational team.
- Exposure to advanced membrane water treatment and desalination technology.
- A role with genuine influence over safety, plant performance and client outcomes.
- Career development opportunities within Australia's leading water treatment company.
- A collaborative culture built on trust, teamwork and respect.
- The chance to contribute to sustainable water solutions that make a difference.
At Osmoflo, we believe in the impact each individual can have in our success, creativity and culture. We understand that diversity drives innovation and helps us build better solutions for the future. We invite individuals from all backgrounds and lived experience of diversity to join us on our mission to build a sustainable water future.