Senior Engineer Water Operations

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring. 

The role

We’re seeking a Senior Engineer, Water Operations, to join our Service Delivery group at South East Water. Reporting directly to our Lead Engineer Water Operations, you’ll be providing technical expertise and engineering support for timely delivery of asset management plans, associated budgets, and projects to ensure our organisation is capable of meeting operational, financial, regulatory, and corporate performance goals relating to the water and alternative water supply networks.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with and lead Water Operations Technicians and contractors responsible for the day-to-day operations of the drinking water and alternate water supply networks.
• Ensure we’re compliant with relevant regulations related to the operation of the water and alternative water supply networks, and the supply of high quality safe drinking water to customers and following the correct safety protocols, standards and regulations.
• Provide expert specialist engineering advice for the delivery of projects on the water network.
• Ensure inspections, repairs and upgrades take place to ensure the reliability and efficiency of plant, equipment, and facilities such as, but not limited to, pump stations, storage tanks, floating covers, pressure reducing stations and monitoring devices.
• Prepare business cases, purchase orders and monitor and report on the water network operations budgets.
• Create, review and update emergency response and contingency plans to address water network failures or water quality incidents.
• Analyse data on flow rates, hydraulic capacity and performance, and other relevant parameters to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.
• Build relationships with Melbourne Water, the EPA, Councils, and other Authorities to ensure any impact to the operation of the network with resultant customer disruption is minimised or avoided.

Who are you?

You’re an experienced, qualified engineer (civil or related) with Registration as a Professional Engineer in Victoria, Australia (CPEng preferred). You bring to the role your relevant experience and a technical understanding of the water supply system planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Experience with hydraulic modelling and/or water quality knowledge is desirable.

The role also requires good conflict resolution abilities whilst maintaining a customer focused attitude, as well as demonstrating sound, clear and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.

In addition, we’re looking out for the following skills and experience in our ideal candidate:

• Broad technical knowledge of systems for asset operations including SCADA, works management systems, asset register’s etc.
• Proven knowledge of OH&S regulations including training in ‘working in confined/restricted space’, ‘working at heights’, ‘install trench support’ etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships and managing stakeholders.
• Good project and time management skills.
• Good strategic and analytical skills used for planning and problem solving.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years. 

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance insurance. 
• 15 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, paid superannuation on up to 12 months of unpaid parental leave, and transition coaching for parents returning to work.
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach our to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday, 27th October 2024.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. 

As part of a team of (engineers) and (technicians), central to this role are responsibilities for 24/7 safe operation to provide support and minimise disruption of services to customers and as well as ensuring that public health and the environment are not put at risk. This includes participation in a rostered after-hours duty team, emergency response, and incident support as required. 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.