- Exciting opportunity in the Water Supply and Production team for significant capital projects delivery
- Manage the interfaces of operational stakeholders for successful delivery of the drinking water capital projects
- Lead technical input into capital and operational projects for Water Filtration Plants (WFPs) throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Full time permanent position with opportunity to travel across the Sydney Water network.
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities.
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About us
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the Role
In this role you will lead the design reviews and coordination of capital and operational projects and activities that make up a program of work to deliver outcomes and benefits related to Sydney Water’s strategic objectives.
- Ensure effective performance, communication, reporting and escalation of the program of work.
- Interface for stakeholders to ensure capital projects are fit for purpose for the Customer Delivery – Water Supply & Production teams throughout the planning, options development, design, construction, commissioning and operational phases.
- Lead technical input into capital and operational projects for Water Filtration Plants (WFPs) and review design, construction and commissioning documents ensuring Sydney Water standards and specifications are met.
- Manage the interface between operations and project teams for major projects, and ensure safety in design, operability and maintainability in capital upgrades.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
Formal Qualifications:
- University degree in Engineering or relevant discipline or relevant experience.
Skills:
- Developed project/program management skills and knowledge, including preparation of operational interface objectives, scope, schedules, risk management plans and resource management.
- Developed skills in engineering and operational review and input into option study, concept /reference design, detailed design construction and commissioning of assets.
- Effective oral and written communication skills including advanced negotiation skills and proven ability in preparation of written reports, procedures, project communication plans, recommendations, and proposals.
- Demonstrated internal and external stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to problem solve engineering and operational issues by data analysis and process diagnosis.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements as they relate to the design and implementation of capital projects within an operational plant.
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in leading the planning and delivery of the operational aspects of complex projects.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and/or managing the operational integration of small to medium engineering infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience in using Sydney Water’s specifications, engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Skills in managing interfaces with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Please see the position description for the role's full accountabilities.
Closing date: 23 January 2024
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.
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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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