Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Water Systems Network Engineer
Classification: Science and Engineering Professional Band 3
Position No.: 23770
Job Type: Full time
Duration: Ongoing
Business Unit: Water Services
Location: Darwin
Reports to: Manager Network Planning
Reports to P/No.: 44487
Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies.
Inclusion and accommodation for people with disabilities by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Information for Applicants: Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume, and copies of all relevant tertiary qualifications listed in your application.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Contributes to operational effectiveness by undertaking systemic investigations and computer-based modelling analysis of water supply and sewerage networks across major and minor urban areas and remote communities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Functional: Undertake analysis and assessment of network performance using network modelling software (WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, or equivalent) and other network analysis tools, including improvement, development, and maintenance of the network models.Preparation of strategic plans for water supply and sewerage networks that inform master planning, operational improvements, and capital investment programs.Identify, investigate, assess, and evaluate from an engineering, economic, and environmental perspective, water supply or sewerage network upgrades required to accommodate development proposals and to achieve standards of service, regulatory compliance, operational flexibility, or commercial objectives.Liaise with internal and external clients on issues pertaining to development impact on existing water supply and sewerage networks. Leadership: Builds relationships and encourages collaboration.Accountable and holds others accountable for meeting commitments.Uses different techniques to communicate to audiences.Helps promote change and is prepared to take on new challenges. Safety and Environment: Take all practicable steps to ensure your own safety, the safety of PWC staff and contractors, the public, and their property.Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety through field audits, risk assessments, and hazard management strategies.Contribute to timely and accurate investigations as part of an ICAM team.Seek to reduce the environmental impact of the organisation through compliance with legislative, regulatory, and licence requirements. Project Management: Effectively undertake investigations, develop concept and detailed designs, specifications, and justifications for capital and operational business cases in accordance with the strategic needs of Water Services, noting that delivery of capital projects will generally be by others.Prepare and monitor scopes, budgets, cash flows, and resource requirements as necessary to successfully deliver allocated projects. Quality: Support a continuous improvement culture, developing and reviewing processes and procedures to ensure they are current and relevant to legislative, regulatory, and other work requirements. SELECTION CRITERIA: Qualification and Skills Experience: Essential: Mandatory minimum 3 or 4 year Science or Engineering degree that is recognised in Australia and is relevant to hydraulic analysis/modelling.Significant knowledge and experience in the development, analysis, and assessment of water supply and sewerage network performance utilising computer-based system analysis tools and hydraulic modelling software (such as WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS).Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently under minimal supervision, meet deadlines, and effectively prioritise workload.High level interpersonal, oral and written communication and negotiation skills.Ability to foster positive working relationships across key stakeholders and a culturally diverse range of customers.Current NT Driver's licence or ability to obtain. Desirable: Project management qualifications.Demonstrated experience in negotiating with government, developers, and consultants.Demonstrated ability to research, analyse systems, and report accurately and concisely. FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Peter Butcher on 08 8995 5810 for further information about the position.Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au.The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation, and annual leave loading and the value of an extra week's annual leave. Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=305479
Vacancy Closes: 05/11/2024
Wayne Sharp – A/Senior Manager Planning, Water Services #J-18808-Ljbffr