2 Construction jobs

Aug 12, 2019
Dam Safety Technical Officer Featured
$101,576 - $123,846 yearly
Dam Safety Technical Officer    Remuneration: $101,576 plus 15% superannuation Ongoing, Full-time role (Flexible working hours available) Are you an outcomes focused individual who enjoys working collaboratively?  Are you a lateral thinker and possess an eye for detail?   Do you value supportive leadership, strong team spirit, openness and integrity in your employer? Icon Water's Engineering Services team is looking for a new team member to take on the role of Dam Safety Officer. This role has responsibility for undertaking surveillance and monitoring of relevant hydraulic structures and assisting in the management of the Icon Water dam safety program. What would your day look like? You will undertake inspection, surveillance and monitoring of dams, in-ground reservoirs and appurtenant structures You will assist in the implementing and coordination of the dam safety management program You will provide technical governance for projects to ensure the approved asset objectives are realised You will develop and provide input into technical user requirements specifications  Why choose us? Engineering Services is part of the Infrastructure Services Group and is responsible for the Dam Safety management function.  Engineering Services is an outcomes focused team with a “can-do” attitude!  Providing a service to the business is what we do, so strong business relationships is paramount to our team culture and success. We value our own development and make the time to focus on keeping our skills and knowledge up to date. Most importantly, we value a sense of humour and promote a sense of fun and a strong team spirit in our workplace. What are we looking for?  Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil/environment/geotechnical) or a technical officer with extensive experience in geotechnical, civil construction or asset management background.   Experience and technical knowledge of dam safety and technical knowledge of processes and infrastructure used within the water and wastewater industry. Experience in technical report writing, contract management and advanced Microsoft office skills  Working knowledge of dam safety as specified in the ANCOLD guidelines, Dam Safety Code of NSW and ACT Dam Safety Code.  Ability to mount a technical ‘argument’ using a variety of communication formats in a convincing manner appropriate to the audience Who is Icon Water? Icon Water owns and operates Canberra’s network of water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water and reliable sewerage services. We are our own customers, so we take pride in what we do and we do it well. We are a people focused organisation, acknowledging our people are our greatest asset.  We want our people to be empowered to work in a collaborative and productive way and that your work and personal lives are in harmony. The Careers tab on the Icon Water website will show you our great employee benefits. You can also hear from team members about our flexible working arrangements. Here’s a little more about Canberra if you’re not a local! Recently rated Australia’s most liveable city, Canberra provides a lifestyle that is not for everyone (and we like it that way). It does offer easy access to the great outdoors, quiet residential areas, the country’s shortest median travel time to work (17.4 minutes!) and an inner city (and surrounds) dining scene that is always developing. Many Canberrans relish our four seasons and two hour trip to snow or surf. Canberra boasts a great food and wine culture and is very family-friendly with progressive education, health care, clean environment, and is home to some of Australia’s best roads and bike paths. It’s a safe, relaxed place to live. How can I apply? If this role interests you, then we would love for you to log on to our recruitment portal and submit your cover letter, resume and brief responses to our selection criteria. Applications close   11 PM Thursday 29th August 2019 .  If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, we urge you to contact   Sunil Hewage (02) 6180 6804   or  sunil.hewage@iconwater.com.au
Icon Water Limited Mitchell ACT, Australia Full time
Aug 14, 2019
Coordinator Water Metering
$92,224 - $103,931 yearly
About the Position This position leads the water metering function within our Water and Waste Directorate. The position optimises the meter fleet performance to enable accurate and timely billing, maintenance of customer trust and satisfaction, and support for effective management of the water network assets. The role includes coordination, development, review and implementation of strategies, investigations and plans to achieve these outcomes. Responsibilities also include coordinating all aspects of meter fleet and related asset management including meter replacement, supply, operation and maintenance, and associated data management though coordination of the City’s external metering contractor and City officers. Key deliverables of the position: Commitment to achievement of zero harm to staff and the community. Coordination and management of the holistic meter contract including meter reading, meter supply, meter replacement and meter-related project components. Manage and undertake the development, review and implementation of metering and data exchange strategies, and provide strategic direction and leadership relevant to the City’s water and recycled water metering fleet. Responsible for production of key meter asset and contract performance metrics based on City asset management, contract and budget requirements. Coordinate meter-related stakeholders across Water and Waste, including those within the Service Sustainability, Network Reliability, System Control, Business Performance and Asset Solutions branches. Develop, lead and implement Water and Waste’s strategy for the introduction of smart metering devices, customer access portal and other technologies. Represent, lead and integrate the metering team’s requirements into the development and/or replacement of the water billing system. Develop, optimise, document and review procedures and work instructions guiding water meter and related data exchange processes and embed these operationally. Support for ongoing development and review of policies including W ater Meter Accuracy, Re-verification and Replacement Policy  and the  Water and Sewage Leakage Relief Policy . Coordinate customer complaint management and associated investigations related to complex water metering and water consumption queries and challenges. Provide specialist advice and represent the City within South East Queensland and wider Australian water industry in relation to water metering. Manage, review and undertake the documentation of business cases for operational and capital projects that demonstrate the prudency and efficiency of proposed investments by considering asset and non-asset solutions as well as comprehensive evaluation of a range of options. Provide specialist input into the development, implementation and review of strategic documents such as the City’s Planning Scheme, Customer Service Standards, Desired Standards of Service and SEQ Design and Construction Code, as well as Federal and State government legislation, policies and strategic plans. Manage, develop and implement systems, processes and procedures for business improvement. Present information and project recommendations to stakeholders and obtain their support. Provide supervision, mentoring, leadership and assistance to a small team of internal staff on aspects of day-to-day planning and documentation activities relating to the metering function. Manage and undertake project management, financial management, budget preparation and progress reporting for the section. Perform any reasonable duties as directed from time to time by the Executive Coordinator provided that such duties are within the competency of the nominated employee. About You You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deliver effective, concise, integrated and credible responses to key issues affecting metering assets and associated data exchange management. You have high level management skills with the ability to analyse, develop, administer and coordinate complex strategies, policies, programs, projects and resources effectively to achieve planning and investment outcomes You have demonstrated experience in management of metering assets and associated data exchange processes, and developing strategies and plans. You have detailed knowledge of metering and data exchange technologies and related standards, statutory requirements and policies. You have demonstrated experience in contract management, particularly in service contracts. You have experience at an advanced level in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project) and mapping software (ArcGIS). You have experience in leading, managing and mentoring technical specialist and administrative staff in a diverse and high performing team. You have the ability to coach a team to deliver a quality service to customers and understand and react responsively to expectations. You are committed to modelling positive leadership behaviours and continuing professional development. What We Offer Working for the City of Gold Coast is both challenging and rewarding. You will enjoy working within a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance, with 9 day fortnights coupled with a friendly and supportive team where you will be recognised and rewarded. We offer professional development training and provide study assistance to enhance your career progression. Competitive remuneration on offer plus up to 12% superannuation contribution and options to salary sacrifice. How to Apply   You will need to have an eRecruit account in order to apply for this position. Please select “Apply Now” and follow the on-screen prompts to complete and submit your application. For more details, please call the Contact Person listed on the advertisement. For queries or issues regarding the eRecruit system please phone 1300 465 326 during Business Hours. As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one way video interview via SEEK SparkHire, and a face to face interview; you may also be required to undertake undertake police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Australian Standards and Council's procedures. Please note applications for this position will close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
City of Gold Coast Nerang QLD, Australia Full time