• Veolia Water Australia
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Operations Supervisor

  • Pin (2)Lithgow, NSW
  • Union -
  • Group (22) Management , Operations and tenance , Wastewater Treatment , Water Treatment

Posted : 12/08/24
Applications Close :11/09/24

The Opportunity

Veolia has a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Supervisor to join our team based in Lithgow 2790. As the Operations Supervisor, you will oversee the day to day operations and maintenance activities to ensure contractual obligations are met while upholding safety standards, customer satisfaction, and operational performance targets.

You will lead a team of operators and maintainers, optimising plant operations, managing assets, developing preventive maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. With your technical expertise and leadership skills, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the facility's operational excellence.


What's on offer

  • Lead operations and maintenance team
  • Optimise plant performance and asset management
  • Drive continuous improvement and efficiency
  • Base + car allowance + fuel card + bonus
  • Supportive, collaborative culture


What you'll be responsible for

  • Monitor plant operations, assist in plant optimisation, and share responsibility for plant performance
  • Inspect and maintain facility assets such as pumps, valves, and instruments
  • Supervise the completion of Work Orders, maintenance strategies, and schedules
  • Prepare maintenance and incident reports
  • Organise rosters, approve timesheets, overtime, and leave
  • Monitor plant and equipment condition, address breakdowns and preventive maintenance
  • Develop and supervise work orders for routine, preventive, and breakdown maintenance
  • Contribute to condition monitoring, root cause analysis, and asset integrity documentation
  • Assess plant consumables and critical spare parts requirements
  • Prepare and participate in Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) Workshops
  • Deliver minor projects and support continuous improvement activities
  • Update the CMMS system with accurate data and feedback
  • Formulate long-term preventive maintenance plans and plan large plant outages
  • Develop maintenance work packs and shutdown maintenance schedules
  • Implement cost effective maintenance systems and review material catalogue/stock requirements


What you'll need to be successful

  • Experience in operation of wastewater and water treatment plants.
  • Proven track record in leadership, management and coaching.
  • Mechanical, process, or electrical trade experience


A Veolia Career

Veolia Water division is part of a global team that provides sustainable water solutions across all stages of the water cycle.

At Veolia, we're on a mission to build a more sustainable future through ecological transformation. As an employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to our vision of preserving the environment and creating a circular economy.

Our Commitment to You:

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including employee share plan and novated leasing
  • Health and wellness programs like EAP, health insurance discounts, and fitness passport
  • Professional development through training and volunteer opportunities
  • Inclusive culture that values diversity, equality, and respect for all

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, mature age, early career, LGBTQIA+, and diverse cultures.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we respond to every applicant. Apply now to join our team dedicated to building a better world.

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