About the role:

This role will collaborate closely with Planners, the Major Projects Team, the Operational team at Riverstone, and a range of external stakeholders to ensure optimal operational performance and Resource Recovery throughout the lifecycle of capital projects - from concept to handover.  You will provide high-level technical input during option analysis, the design phase, business case reviews (e.g., NABC, OABC, DABC), and commissioning. A major focus of the role will ensure strong adherence to safety in design principles.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are fit for purpose across all phases—planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Support capital and growth projects with technical input and ensure alignment with Sydney Water standards.
• Lead resolution of complex technical and process issues, contribute to product quality and specification development, and drive standardization through technical manuals and process descriptions.
• Provide input into research, development, and pilot trials of new technologies and instrumentation.
• Ensure safety in design, construction, and commissioning, lead safety initiatives and investigations.
• Implement new systems including instrumentation, control upgrades, and process modelling.

About you:

In addition to a degree or equivalent qualification in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering you will also:

• Have at least 8 years demonstrated experience in design, operation and optimisation of plant.
• Water / waste water industry knowledge and experience
• Strong technical report writing and analytical skills
• Demonstrated skills in technical report writing, data analysis
• Stakeholder management skills in a team environment working across varying levels.
• Detailed knowledge of product guidelines and quality management systems (Recycled Water, and Drinking Water, Wastewater and/or Resource Recovery)
• Experience with Microsoft Office application and ability to use customized software packages,
• Experience with SCADA is advantageous

Does this sound like you? Apply now ensuring your Cover Letter highlights how your skills and experience meet the criteria above. Applications close TBC at 11.59 AEST

• We support you throughout the application process and can provide adjustments where required. For more information, please contact Marc Evans, Talent Acquisition Partner at marc.evans2@sydneywater.com.au