About the CompanyEvery 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 state's prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for today's 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 jobIn this role you will be bring a specialist blend of technical expertise in
Wastewater Treatment and interpersonal skills to the table. The purpose of this position is to lead operational input to regulatory business planning, strategic water treatment initiatives, capital projects, business development and research and innovation to proactively support the delivery of recycled water and wastewater services to the community.
Key Responsibilities- Lead pilot studies and trials of new emerging technologies and operational techniques, including theoretical improvement concepts, to improve wastewater and recycled water treatment plant operations and performance.
- Contribute effectively and safely to the team ensuring efforts are aligned toward achieving team goals
- Identify operational efficiency opportunities to deliver budget savings (technical input into budget forecasts) and make recommendations to the management team.
- Provide operational technical input into new business development initiatives (including operation of newly acquired assets)
- Respond as part of a team to treatment failures and incidents
- Provide Specialist Wastewater and recycled water operational input into treatment capital projects to ensure all operational risks and opportunities are considered through concept design, detailed design, tender evaluation and delivery phases of project delivery.
- Assist with the development and review of operational and quality systems procedures relevant engineering standards.
- Establish and maintain respected and valued partnerships with key stakeholders across SA Water, acting as the key interface for the team.
About the PersonAn ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge and capabilities in wastewater and recycled water treatment, as well as a strategic and outcome focussed approach. As a technical subject matter expert within the Operations team, you will require a holistic and collaborative approach, logical thinking, analytics, strategic thinking, and a focus on operational business improvement, best practice, fit-for-purpose outcomes for the business, our customers and the community.To be successful in this role, it is necessary to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, having previous experience in routinely fostering, building, and maintaining effective and meaningful relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Qualification in Engineering or Science or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in wastewater and recycled water treatment plant operations
- Ability to analyse complex technical operational problems and determine appropriate solutions working under limited supervision
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries or the PD, please contact Rebecca from the Talent Acquisition teamApplications close 10pm, Sunday 21st April 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 LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at
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