Operations Engineer – Major Projects

The Operations Engineer plays a vital role in representing our operators and providing operations-based technical direction in infrastructure planning initiatives and technical reviews.

In this role you will operate within our quality systems (Drinking Water Quality Management System, Environmental Management System and Safety Management System) to maintain a continual improvement focus on the delivery of water and wastewater services.

This is an exciting opportunity to use operational data, business strategy and regulatory compliance pathways to influence, direct and inform major projects and renewals to drive sustainable best practice operations.

This role is a full-time, 2-year opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

Key Responsibilities

·         Providing high level, operations-based technical direction into master planning and major project delivery.

·         Performing a strong advocacy role during the design, construction, commissioning and operations of all new and upgraded infrastructure.

·         Representing operations in risk assessments, HAZOPS, design reviews and implementation activities.

·         Ensuring upgrades to treatment processes ensure the quality of treated water and wastewater meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and expectations.

·         Undertaking regular site visits to ensure capital projects are meeting the needs of operations, building a working knowledge of the plants and providing specialised advice.

·         Driving the implementation of consistent standards and process across treatment plants during the capital project lifecycles.

·         Undertaking project management of small capital works as required.

To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

Key Selection Criteria

1.       Ability to perform an advocacy role and successfully liaise between two different areas of the business to identify positive outcomes.

2.       Advanced communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders to gain cooperation and support in resolving challenges and influence decision making to achieve project outcomes.

3.       Demonstrated ability to undertake technical engineering reviews and data analysis to drive best practice operations.

4.       Relevant Engineering qualification and substantial demonstrated experience in water and/or wastewater treatment or process engineering in a related field.

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

·         Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),

·         Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,

·         Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,

·         Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,

·         Annual salary increases and superannuation,

·         Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,

·         Health and wellbeing activities,

·         24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),

·         Social club,

·         Bring your dog to work,

·         plus much, much more!

Position Information

·         An attractive total remuneration package is available, depending on skills and experience.

·         This is a full time, 2-year limited tenure position.

·         Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.

·         Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Have questions? Get in touch!

Please do not hesitate to contact Jess Littlejohn, Manager Water Treatment and Quality on 0408 991 145 or our People & Culture team via email [email protected]

Ready to apply?

For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process

·         For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 3 June 2025.