Light Rail Site Supervisor

Light Rail Site Supervisor

• Full-time until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension of up to 30 June 2027
• Icon Water Level 4 Zone A
• Salary Range - $115,479 - 140,797 plus 15% superannuation

About the role 

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Light Rail Site Supervisor to join Icon Water. It’s a reporting to Icon Water’s Development Projects Coordinator, this role will be embedded within the Transport Canberra’s Light Rail project team and is responsible for the surveillance, inspection, and protection of Icon Water network assets likely to be impacted by the construction of the Light Rail Phase 2 Project and other major projects are determined by the Development Projects Coordinator from time to time.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

Please note: This role may require out of hours and weekend attendance depending on construction activity.

About your new role

• Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
• Manage aspects of planned work scheduling and reporting for designated portions of the water and wastewater pipeline network throughout Icon Water’s operations within the Light Rail Project and other major projects are determined by the Development Projects Coordinator from time to time.
• Provide specialised project surveillance work and input in either a functional or advisory capacity in relation to design, development, and construction work.
• Review contractors’ work methods, job safety and environment analysis and inspection and test plans when required by the Development Projects Coordinator.
• Plan and undertake site inspections and report to the Development Projects Coordinator and clients detailing progress, including final inspection of assets on completion of the Defects Liability Period and issue final certificate of operation. 
• Work collaboratively within the Light Rail project team to address issues and risks encountered during construction.
• Ensure that design integrity and designer obligations and liabilities are maintained through endorsed design change control procedures.
• Observe and provide advice to external contractors engaged in excavation, construction works and survey potholing within the vicinity of Icon Water and sewer assets to ensure their protection. Manage and coordinate network protection and Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) day to day activities to meet objectives and in agreement with external parties.
• Ensure that all project documentation and asset information is recorded and managed in accordance with Icon Waters document management processes and asset information requirements.
• Record and report all project records/correspondence, existing asset material, external lining, condition and cover of mains during inspection in accordance with Icon Water standard internal filing procedures including for existing assets exposed to improve and validate asset information.
• Advise and inform the Developer Projects Coordinator, and other relevant Icon Water staff of constraints on matters that may impact on the business.
• Attend regular Group and inter Group meetings to report and provide complete and timely status reports on works programs and report other related Light Rail Project issues.
• Ensure compliance with Icon Water Health Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Actively consult with other Icon Water staff and work as a team member in support of shared responsibilities.
• Other duties within the employee’s skill, competence and training.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

Essential

• Technical, plumbing or trade qualifications (Minimum Certificate 3 or equivalent) combined with experience in the industrial, manufacturing or utility service delivery environment
• Extensive experience in Civil Engineering construction and knowledge of water and sewerage asset operations, maintenance and construction.
• Experience in reading maps and understanding and interpreting technical drawings and documents relating to water and sewerage networks.
• Knowledge and commitment to relevant work place health and safety legislation, regulations, obligations and requirements.
• Confined Space, General Construction Induction (White Card) and Asbestos Awareness Training 
• A current Australian Drivers Licence.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Water Services Association Australia (WSAA) Standards, Australian Conduit Condition Evaluation Manual and other applicable Australian Standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Icon’s water supply and sewerage standards, relevant codes of practice and industry standards.
• Sound knowledge of ACT Public Works “Basic Specifications” and Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) Design Standards for Urban Infrastructure.
• Experience in using location systems and equipment, methods and techniques, used in the water and sewerage industry.
• Computer literacy skills including competency in the use of Microsoft packages including: Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point

Attributes and skills

• Achievement oriented. Sets clear goals, strives to attain them and is not deterred by challenges.
• Attention to detail. Examines issues thoroughly, using information gained to identify details important to the matter at hand, monitoring work to ensure accuracy.
• Service orientation. Displays a commitment to delivering quality client service, values the provision of accurate and timely information and relates to people from across the organisation.
• Interpersonal skills. Assesses the priorities, expectations and behaviour of others in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and superiors from across the organisation and externally. 
• Leadership skills. Articulates strategic direction clearly and influentially, practices open communication, encourages and supports others, provides constructive feedback and leads by example in relation to the Code of Conduct and safety as a top priority.
• Problem solving skills. Prioritises problems, gathers and analyses the right information to identify symptoms, causes and the right people to involve in solution development and implementation.
• Project management skills. Develops clear project plans and timelines, regularly communicating with stakeholders including project team members, and monitors project progress, operating within budget and required standards.

Does this sound like you?

If this role takes your interest, please:

• Submit your resume & cover letter clearly addressing how you meet the requirements of the role in the recruitment portal. 
• To learn more about this exciting opportunity you can contact: Arun Gautam on 0475 399 ***

Closing Date: 9 July 2024