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Mechanical Asset Specialist

Job No: WaterNSW2507
Location: Parramatta or Hunter Region Preferred (also open to anywhere in NSW)

 

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Mechanical Asset Specialist (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our team.  

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.  

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. 

Location: Parramatta or Hunter Region is our preferred location, however open to considering anywhere in NSW where we have a WaterNSW office.

Our perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.  

  • Flexible working  

  • Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement  

  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave  

  • Fertility leave  

  • Yearly corporate wear allowance  

  • Professional development and educational assistance  

  • Salary Range $126,780 - $152,149 base + super  

  • And so much more! 

 

What you’ll do: 

  • Develop and maintain Asset Performance and Configuration standards that describe WNSW’s specific performance requirements and selection and implementation criteria to deliver required levels of service at the lowest whole of life cycle cost.

  • Develop operational performance testing processes to validate core asset capability within area of engineering discipline and attend high criticality asset performance tests to witness validation of key asset performance capabilities, contribute advice regarding compliance and recommend further works.

  • Develop a detailed and thorough knowledge of core asset classes within area of discipline and ensure relevant documentary resources such as manuals and drawings are available and updated accordingly.

  • Manage, specify, and execute small-scale through to large-scale engineering investigations including the completion of all aspects of the Engineering design effort.

  • Utilise detailed asset knowledge, performance and configuration standards to advise on provision of new assets, major maintenance activities, failure investigations, reliability reviews and rectification, and upgrade or renewal proposals.

What we are looking for:  

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher form of tertiary institution

  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in design, construction or maintenance in heavy industrial engineering or utility environments and exposure to asset management of mechanical equipment relevant to WNSW’s asset fleet

  • Knowledge of mechanical assets relevant to WNSW core asset base such as large industrial mechanical drive systems, pumps, pipeline assets, valves, industrial hydraulics and cranes

  • Applied knowledge of relevant Australian and International codes and standards, good engineering practice and the applicable statutory requirements

  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with individuals from other work groups working through potentially conflicting needs and objectives to accomplish shared goals and obtain agreement on actions and outcomes

How we will support you: 

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

 

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/waternsw  

 

More about our team / culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

 

Who is WaterNSW? 

When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information. 

 

For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.

 

Please note applications for this position will close on 8th April 2024.

 

Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page. 

 

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.  

 

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

  

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