About The Role
The Network Operations Manager will oversee the operation and maintenance of designated water and/or wastewater systems to meet performance requirements in a team environment and safely.
Key responsibilities include:
* Maintaining efficient delivery of water, and/or wastewater services to customers by setting operating parameters at a local level, monitoring as needed.
* Managing operational assets including civil assets (mains and reservoirs) and mechanical & electrical (pumping stations and control systems).
The role focuses on one or more of the following areas:
* To Operate Systems – ensuring efficient delivery of water, recycled water, wastewater &/or stormwater services to customers.
* To Operate Assets (Civil Assets, Mechanical & Electrical Systems &/or Natural Assets) – ensuring the operating units and network components of the hydraulic system, and interface with the treatment components to achieve their design capability at a specific standard of reliability and availability.
* To Operate Product – managing product-related programs and key business activities efficiently.
Requirements:
* A tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline and/or proven experience in operations.
* Expertise in network operations, system hydraulics, maintenance/renewals, system planning, asset management, and treatment/quality aspects of water and/or wastewater systems.
* Well-developed problem-solving, lateral thinking, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Working at Sydney Water:
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
Sydney Water is committed to building a sustainable future—both for our customers and for our people. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world-class drinking water and vital services safeguarding Sydney's future.