Operations Engineer — Birrong, Bankstown Area

Expired

We are seeking an experienced Operations Engineer to join Sydney water and the dynamic Water Supply & Production team. In the role, you’ll play a pivotal role in optimising Sydney Water’s bulk water supply across multiple filtration plants, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency, while working collaboratively with internal and external teams to deliver high-impact, long-term water supply solutions that directly contribute to public health and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities: Provide technical and operational support for managing bulk water supply to all filtration plants, in line with approved Production Plans. Optimise bulk water supply in collaboration with other teams to meet commercial, regulatory, and customer needs, managing costs, outcomes, and risks. Act as the technical point of contact for internal teams and external service providers, offering advice on bulk water supply and operational strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders from catchment to tap to plan and coordinate outages across the water supply system. Support internal and external teams with technical expertise during bulk water incidents and emergencies, including out-of-hours support. Establish and maintain strong relationships and communications with customers and internal and external stakeholders including WaterNSW, BOO partners, Sydney Desalination Plant, regulators and long-term strategic delivery partners. Experience and Qualifications: Minimum 3 years’ experience in water operations or a similar process engineering environment Demonstrated experience in hands on trouble shooting, optimisation and technical support to water or wastewater operations Stakeholder management and facilitation skills, working in a team environment Experience with SCADA systems, software for analytics, Microsoft Office applications and ability to use customised software packages Essential Requirements: Degree qualified in Engineering or Science Ability to travel and work across various Sydney Water sites. Relevant valid driver's licence required You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. Dive into Our Great Benefits: Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW . Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. Closing Date: 25 February 2025 Midnight AEST Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check. Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. For any further information please contact daniella.mikhaelsydneywater.com.au Working at Sydney Water At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans. As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. 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