Senior Engineer - IWSS Operations

Water Corporation; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

9-day fortnight

Flexible work hours

Well-being days (2 per year)

Superannuation co-contribution 12% + 2

Additional leave up to 12 weeks or 4x4

Cultural leave up to 5 days

Job summary

Water Corporation in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Engineer IWSS Operations to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the Metropolitan IWSS conveyance network. You will provide specialist engineering advice, mentor teams and partner with stakeholders to deliver infrastructure enhancements.

You will lead Asset Protection risk assessments, review projects affecting IWSS assets and support major capital works with technical input into commissioning, shutdown planning and safety in

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in engineering or related civil/mechanical discipline.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist engineering advice and technical leadership to support safe, reliable operation, maintenance and improvement of the IWSS conveyance network.
• Lead Asset Protection Risk Assessments, reviewing projects that may impact IWSS infrastructure, ensuring safety in design principles and risk mitigations.
• Support major and minor capital works with technical input into asset acquisition, commissioning, shutdown planning, network isolations and infrastructure enhancements.
• Manage and monitor contractors, consultants and project partners to ensure safety, asset protection and whole-of-life outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to asset management plans, renewal strategies and operational performance improvements.
• Mentor and develop operational and maintenance teams, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant service delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Engineering principles

Driver's licence (C)

Education

Engineering degree (civil/mechanical)

Job description

About the role

As the Senior Engineer IWSS Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of the Metropolitan Integrated Water Supply Scheme (IWSS) conveyance network. This full-time position is part of a team that provides specialist engineering advice, mentors design, maintenance and operational teams, and partners with stakeholders to deliver infrastructure enhancements that improve network reliability, flexibility and long-term performance.

In addition, you will be responsible for the management of the Asset Protection process on behalf of Treatment & Resource Recovery Business Unit. You will review external parties works that may impact Water Corporation assets such as Major Conveyance and Treatment facilities.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Provide specialist engineering advice and technical leadership to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation, maintenance and improvement of the Metropolitan IWSS conveyance network.
• Lead Asset Protection Risk Assessments, reviewing internal and external projects that may impact existing or future IWSS infrastructure, ensuring safety in design principles are applied and appropriate risk mitigations are implemented throughout planning, construction and commissioning activities.
• Support the delivery of major and minor capital works by providing technical input into asset acquisition, commissioning, shutdown planning, network isolations and infrastructure enhancement projects.
• Manage and monitor contractors, consultants and project partners to ensure compliance with safety, operational and asset protection requirements, while achieving whole-of-life asset outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, provide solutions to complex engineering challenges, and contribute to asset management plans, renewal strategies and operational performance improvements.
• Mentor and develop operational and maintenance teams, building technical capability while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure efficient, compliant and customer-focused service delivery.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex engineering issues, identify risks and develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices, with the ability to provide specialist technical advice across the planning, operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure assets.
• Degree level qualification in engineering or related civil/mechanical discipline
• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence

Applications close Thursday 17th September

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website