Asset Manager - Recycled Water Infrastructure

About the role

Veolia is seeking an experienced Asset and Maintenance Manager to lead asset strategy across the Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme. Reporting to the Scheme Operations Manager, you will lead a team of nine professionals and oversee the systems, plans and service providers that support the long-term reliability, availability and performance of critical water infrastructure. The role is based at the Murarrie office, with flexibility to be based at Pinkenba or Bundamba, and regular travel between sites may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Asset Management Plan and its associated systems
• Develop and deliver the annual 30-year Asset Renewal Plan for the client
• Establish engineering standards and supervise engineering services in line with RPEQ requirements
• Lead preventative maintenance and asset condition programs to improve reliability, availability and asset life
• Prepare engineering assessments, options analyses, investment justifications and business cases
• Manage maintenance service providers, agreements, performance and associated expenditure
• Support maintenance budgets, lifecycle forecasts and capital investment priorities
• Oversee asset registers, spare parts, change control and technical drawing systems
• Provide asset management advice, reporting and support to operational and client stakeholders
• Lead and develop a team of nine to deliver agreed individual and business outcomes

Required profile

• Degree in engineering or a relevant tertiary qualification, together with RPEQ certification
• Experience with maintenance and asset management systems
• Experience leading and developing technical teams
• Strong commercial, planning and stakeholder management skills

Required skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and chemical assets
• RPEQ certification and ability to hold it

What we offer

• Car allowance, fuel card and annual bonus
• Senior leadership role with nine direct reports and influence over long-term asset and investment strategy
• Flexible work options including a 9-day fortnight
• Professional development and career opportunities
• Paid parental leave, paid volunteer day, Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and employee assistance