Asset Investigation Specialists

The Summary

SA Water is in an exhilarating phase of evolution, undergoing an exciting transition as it shapes its future. Embracing change, our evolving organisation is not just securing its path forward but also actively bringing opportunities into the fold. With a steadfast focus on a long-term vision, SA Water is paving the way for a dynamic and secure future.

About the Company

Every day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live. Our business supports our states prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by sustainability goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for todays community, but for future generations. For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas. In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day.

About the job

Join our team as the Asset Investigation Specialist, spearheading and advancing investigations in the field of Water within the Infrastructure, Planning & Strategy team. With two opportunities available, across water and wastewater, these roles play a crucial part in enhancing the expertise within the new FEED (Front End Engineering Design) Investigation scope and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The positions involve evaluating, selecting, and substantiating investment options aligned with corporate strategy, while striking a balance between levels of service, cost, and risk. Reporting directly to the Manager of Investigations and Regulatory, the roles also focus on maintaining and fortifying asset management relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. If you're passionate about driving excellence in investigations and aligning strategies with corporate goals, we invite you to be an integral part of our dynamic team.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

• Lead multi-disciplinary front end investigation teams of internal and external subject matter experts and service providers (Capable and committed team)
• Customer focus - translate strategic objectives and customer levels of service into project requirement statements (Working together)
• Manage the delivery of Asset Investigations to achieve cost effective, quality solutions.
• Develop and apply consistent processes to Asset Investigations and project/output definitions
• Improved outcomes - delivery performance for continually improved outcomes for the customer (Keeping it simple)
• Home safe - understand the WHS impact of decisions made in the investigation and definition phase (Capable and committed team)

Your success in this role will come from:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science or related degree
• A strong understanding of Asset Management Principals
• Ability to resolve conflict and differences of opinions to promote consensus among subject matter experts and internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to all levels of the organisation and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate, influence and negotiate agreed project outcomes with multiple stakeholders in often complex situations, while working in pre-feasibility and/or feasibility phase(s) of projects
• Ability to work autonomously, deal with ambiguity and make clear and decisive decisions to effect successful outcomes
• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills is desirable
• Diploma of Project Management and/or Postgraduate qualifications in Project Management or Business Management or Economics and Finance is desirable
• Experience preferable in Engineering, Reliability, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Risk Management or Asset Management fields, Economics and Finance is desirable

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Kelly Clement from the Talent Acquisition team at *************@sawater.com.au

Applications close 4pm, 24th March 2024.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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