Lead Maintenance Engineer/Scientist/Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer/Scientist/Specialist who will play a vital role in ensuring Sydney Water meets its obligations by optimising cost, risk, and performance across the asset lifecycle.

This role is central to Operational Service Planning, driving asset creation, maintenance, and renewal strategies within Sydney Water’s value stream.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Implement Assets Programs including Civil Assets, Mechanical & Electrical Systems or Natural Assets
• Ensures all assets within their locus of control are appropriately identified and managed through SW’s Maximo Asset Management System or HIDRA.
• Lead the review and development of asset maintenance and renewal strategies. Ensure Asset and Maintenance strategies and asset plans are aligned with the strategies and standards developed by Strategic Asset Management and Performance and are effective
• Oversight of condition assessment of all assets within their scope, including monitoring for risks and issues. Including the review of asset condition and review of specialist asset condition assessments.
• Prepare business cases for seed funding for renewals.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, science, or a related field, and/or demonstrated experience in operations, maintenance, renewals, or the treatment and quality management of water, recycled water, wastewater, or stormwater systems.
• Expert knowledge of and proven experience in treatment processes/product quality &/or operating assets &/or systems for the delivery of water &/or recycled water &/or stormwater product and services that meet customer and stakeholder expectations
• Proven experience in the measurement, analysis and evaluation of water &/or recycled water &/or wastewater &/or stormwater systems performance and the ability to develop strategies & work programs to improve performance
• Sound knowledge of Maximo Asset Management System.
• Extensive experience in developing and reviewing complex reports, Business cases, strategies or plans for Regulators, Stakeholders or Senior Management.

Essential Requirements:

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
• Current drivers licence or can obtain one immediately

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check. 

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: 20 February 2025 at Midnight AEST

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

For any further information please contact daniella.mikhael@sydneywater.com.au

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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. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application

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