Yass, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
Location: Yass, NSW
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Category: Infrastructure & Assets
Closing Date: 8.3.26
Council is seeking an experienced Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer to assist in the management of the operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems including the network and treatment and implement capital works projects for water and wastewater infrastructure
About The Role
Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:
Develop operation and maintenance program for water and wastewater assets.
Implement maintenance program including engaging and managing service providers.
Respond to operations and maintenance issues and investigate short term and long-term solutions.
Develop both capital works program and maintenance program from asset condition assessment.
Provide technical support to operations and maintenance staff related to water and wastewater.
Attend to emergencies related to water and wastewater operations.
Implement systems to ensure compliance with work health and safety, quality and environment systems for the water and wastewater operations.
Prepare budget estimates for Capital and Operation and maintenance program.
Develop and evaluate of tenders and the award of contracts for capital works projects and consultancy engagements.
Manage assigned budget in accordance with legislation and Council policies.
Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Manager Water & Wastewater.
Prepare a range of correspondence and reports associated with the role.
Implement systems to monitor, control and document contractor management and major projects.
Support the development and review of capital works elements of the Strategic Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage.
Assist with the preparation of capital project justifications reports, preliminary cost estimates and work programs for inclusion in the long-term capital works program.
Provide guidance to the Water and Wastewater engineers on planning and prioritisation of development of water supply and wastewater assets.
Maintain and promote Council's culture of customer service.
Actively participate in the use and development of asset management strategies, plans and principles.
About You
You are a skilled engineer with strong leadership capability and a commitment to safety and compliance. You will ideally have:
Degree qualification in a relevant field and a minimum of five years' experience in the provision of water supply and sewerage services in local government or in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience in asset, project and contract management, Work Health and Safety, maintenance standards, planning and operations.
Demonstrated ability to manage staff and other resources in meeting organisational objectives.
Proven ability to prepare and present high level management reports and to carry out associated research and analytical tasks.
General Construction Induction Card (white).
A current class "C" driver's licence.
What We Offer
Competitive salary in line with the Local Government (State) Award
Ongoing training, certification and career development
Stable employment with work that directly benefits the local community
Supportive team environment and modern operational facilities
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