Lead Operator, HV Sewerage Transfer & Field Ops

Melbourne Water

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Melbourne Water is seeking two experienced Lead Operators (Sewerage Transfer) based at our Brooklyn Pumping Station to lead the safe, reliable operation of our sewerage transfer assets. This pivotal role supports essential services for millions of Victorians.

You will bring strong High Voltage capability, coordinate field activities, and guide frontline teams to maximise reliability, safety and asset performance while meeting environmental and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience operating transfer/distribution networks or large-scale mechanical and electrical plant.
Knowledge of hydraulic relationships, pumping, odour treatment and mechanical processes.
High level system knowledge to identify risks and manage asset isolations, alarms or malfunctions.
Competence with IT and SCADA for monitoring, control, data analysis and reporting.
Experience with high voltage operations and equipment; ability to be trained in HV switching.
Strong knowledge of sewerage transfer systems and pumping station operations.
Understanding of operational risk management and contingency planning.
Knowledge of maintenance and asset management principles.
Understanding of environmental and regulatory obligations relating to sewerage systems.
Experience in outage planning and operational commissioning activities.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing operational teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to make sound decisions in complex operational environments.
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively during incidents.

Responsibilities

Lead the safe and effective operation of sewerage transfer assets and associated infrastructure.
Have the opportunity to apply your HV expertise in a role that directly impacts operational reliability, safety and service delivery across our sewerage transfer network
Provide technical leadership and operational guidance to field-based teams.
Monitor asset performance and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
Manage planned and unplanned operational activities, including incident response.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and operational standards.
Support maintenance, outage planning and asset optimisation programs.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system performance and resilience.