- Deliver multiple inspection programs across Sydney Waters Operational Area
- Work with business partners, customers and stakeholders to provide corrective maintenance actions
- Competitive base salary $105,945.91 plus 10.5% superannuation and access to additional organisation benefits!
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities.
About us
The Network Operations team operates the network and provides an interface with the infrastructure and development industry for the provision of new works. Network Operations’ role is to provide timely and accurate response to facility breakdowns, high voltage asset maintenance, operation of the network, assessment and resolution of issues/enquiries for reported network faults, and requests to renew / adjust / extend the network in a safe, customer centric, environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner.
About the role
Reporting to the Networks Team Leader, this role will see you conduct preventative maintenance checks and conditional assessments across water and wastewater networks continuing to safeguard Sydney Water’s existing assets.
Your daily duties will involve:
- Driving to various locations within Greater Sydney according to an inspection program
- Conducting field inspections on a variety of Sydney Water assets, including but not limited to water mains, surface fittings, sewer maintenance holes and sewer lines.
- Reading operational maps and taking notes on the condition of assets
- Entering data and reporting asset condition by creating Work orders using electronic devices such as computers and smart phones.
- Ensure corrective action requests (corrective Work Orders) are raised for asset safety, condition and environmental related issues identified
- Ensure corrective action requests (corrective Work Orders) are raised for asset safety, condition and environmental related issues identified
About you
This role will suit someone who is a self-starter and can manage their own time effectively. You will have experience in field maintenance roles and ability to undertake manual labour tasks as well as computer literacy for data entry purposes. Knowledge of water / wastewater would be highly advantageous.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Must hold a current C-Class (or higher) driver license.
- Must hold a WHS General Construction Induction card.
- Ability to read and understand operational maps, and utilise electronic devices and software to create reports and raise corrective work orders.
- Ability to work within a team and engage with people at all levels of internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes and common goals.
- Confined spaces entry ticket (or ability to obtain immediately upon appointment)
- A Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or ability to obtain within 18 months of appointment.
- A Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (Specialisation in Networks) OR ability to obtain within three years of appointment
Application Closing date: Thursday 25th May 2022
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au
Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.
We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
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