Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth operation of essential water and wastewater infrastructure? Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment where every day presents new challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our committed team as an Engineer Network Operations in our Water and Wastewater Operations Unit
At Tweed Shire Council we are dedicated to providing reliable, sustainable and high-quality water and wastewater services to our community. As Engineer Network Operations, you will lead a small, dedicated team and manage maintenance contracts and minor projects for Water and Wastewater networks. This role involves overseeing procurement, providing engineering technical guidance and customer advice and ensuring asset maintenance levels of service are met. Assisting management of a $12M annual budget, you will support operational planning, monitor performance, and act as the key technical contact for network maintenance. If you have strong teamwork and communication skills, engineering expertise in infrastructure management, and a passion for public health and protection of the environment in our community, apply today
About the role:
* Lead a small dedicated team of 5 technical professionals and tradespersons.
* Manage maintenance contracts for water and wastewater networks assets.
* Deliver engineering support for the operation and maintenance of Council's Water Supply and Wastewater network systems.
* Providing engineering technical advice, adhering to regulations, specifications, standards and Council's policy/procedures to both internal and external contacts relating to water and sewerage operations.
We are seeking:
* Bachelor of Engineering Degree in relevant field, or Diploma qualification together with significant demonstrated water and wastewater industry experience and willingness to undertake Engineering degree studies.
* Have a solid understanding of Water and Sewerage System operations, related engineering disciplines such as civil and hydraulics, and all applicable legislation and standards.
* Experience in contract and/or project management and administration, along with proficiency in Local Government Engineering, including regulations, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater services.
* Ability to lead a small team with high focus on teamwork, respect, and communication values.
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