Expression of Interest: Operations Manager - Utilities W.A

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UGL’s Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of services to owners of assets across power, water, and gas sectors. Building on our strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth.
As we prepare for this exciting new phase, we’re launching a new Utilities Operations and Maintenance business in Western Australia. We are seeking Expressions of Interest for multiple key roles to establish our business in Perth giving you the opportunity to be part of the journey as we bolster our capacity to deliver operations and maintenance services within the utilities sector.
Expression of Interest: Operations Manager Utilities, Western Australia
What will a day in this role look like:

• Establish and implement strategic directions agreed with the General Manager for development and growth for the Western Australian Operations
• Drive safety, efficiency, profitability, consistency across all programs and projects.
• Provide input into the annual business plan and support Program and Project Managers in developing appropriate (and cascaded) business plans for project level
• Coach & Mentor Program Managers & Project Managers to ensure Project Management fundamentals are met.

On Your First Day we expect you to bring to the team:

• 10+ Years in an Operations Management role within the Asset Management, Engineering or Construction Industry
• Trade, Engineering, Business or Project Management Qualification
• Business and commercial acumen backed by ability to create, read and interpret budget reports
• Demonstrated ability to enact change and implement significant business improvements in areas of HSE, culture, client relationships and profitability

UGL – Big projects. Big careers.
UGL is a specialist end to end engineering and services provider, we have a rich history dating back to 1899 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in many of the sectors in which we operate.
We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.
We are helping shape the country through our major infrastructure projects in Australia’s biggest cities and we’re preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise.
Why Unite with the Very Best:

• A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team
• Flexible and blended work environment; make use of leave, flexible working and our 16 weeks paid primary parental leave options.
• Access to rewards through our health & wellbeing, travel, and retail partnerships.
• Build on your skills with an array of learning, development, and growth opportunities
• Inclusive employee networks
• Work in a vibrant and equal environment

UGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, Women, Military Veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ Community. Diversity & Social inclusion ensures we are fit for purpose for our people, our clients, our projects and the communities we work. Follow our Reconciliation Journey (Link) UGL respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we work and pays our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
Job Reference: 256227