We are seeking an experienced Team Leader to provide leadership and mentoring to a team of Process Controllers and be responsible for all facets of water and wastewater plant operations on your sites.

The role

As a Team Leader you will be responsible for leading a team working at the TRILITY Eastern Irrigation Scheme and supporting the Yarra Park Water Recycling Facility at the MCG. This will involve coaching, mentoring and performance management of your team while striving to deliver on the performance requirements of the contract and the Company’s objectives.

You will participate in the on-call roster where you will ensure that treatment plants and projects perform to and achieve the required quantitative and qualitative standards set out in applicable Project Agreements.  You will have a high sense of ‘ownership’ for the plants you control and will apply yourself to a broad range of tasks as shown below.  Your duties will cover all aspects of plant operations and will extend to process control, laboratory testing and maintenance of process equipment and other assets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations comply with TRILITY Safety, Quality and Environmental systems and site requirements.

• Lead, mentor and manage process controllers, including rostering, leave management, performance feedback and policy compliance.

• Support budgeting and procurement activities in collaboration with the Operations Manager.

• Assist with commissioning, testing and verification of new plants and equipment.

• Manage plant operations, process control and maintenance (planned and reactive), including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation activities.

• Monitor plant performance, water quality and telemetry systems, taking corrective action as required, including out-of-hours response.

• Liaise with clients regarding demand changes, water quality and plant status.

• Maintain accurate operational, maintenance and water quality records and prepare monthly performance reports.

• Deliver project management activities including contractor supervision, procurement, risk assessments, commissioning and progress reporting.

What we are looking for

• Technical, trade, or engineering skills and qualifications with hands-on experience in water, wastewater, or similar industries.

• Strong problem-solving ability and initiative, with a willingness to learn and adapt

• Comfortable using computers and software for remote plant operation

• A valid Australian driver’s licence and ability to work on-call when rostered

• A team player with good communication skills and a commitment to safety and quality

Demonstrable leadership experience is preferred —if you have the technical skills and the drive to step up, we’d love to hear from you.

Why TRILITY?

TRILITY is an established industry leader, solely dedicated to the delivery of water, wastewater and reuse solutions across New Zealand and Australia’s municipal, industrial and resource sectors. This leadership draws on more than 30 years’ experience of providing high-quality solutions for our public and private sector clients, including financing, design and construction, operations and maintenance, asset management, utility services, and equipment solutions. Our capabilities span the full life cycle of water, delivering services to millions of people every day.

What we have to offer you

• Fully maintained work vehicle

• Paid parental leave, ability to purchase additional leave and increased super after years of service

• Great people and a supportive team environment

• A dynamic and positive work culture, where hard work is recognised

• Autonomy and ownership in your role

• Career development opportunities within a growing company

• Wellbeing program including an EAP, discounts to health products, services, ability to salary sacrifice and EV and a free membership to Headspace

• Competitive salary + incentive scheme

To apply

If you are looking for an interesting, rewarding and diverse role, then please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, via the Seek apply button.

For further information on TRILITY, head to our careers page https://trility.com.au/careers/ 

TRILITY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We encourage people from any background/culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, or people with an impairment to apply for this role.