• SUEZ Australia and New Zealand
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Electrical Team Leader

  • Pin (2)Hope Valley, Adelaide SA
  • Group (22) Trades & Services

Posted : 7/9/26
Applications Close :18/9/26

SUEZ is a partnership with SA Water delivering together in the Production and Treatment (P&T) Alliance trusted water services for a sustainable and healthy South Australia.  Responsible for operating and maintaining five water treatment plants, five wastewater treatment plants, tanks, pump stations and control installations in Metropolitan Adelaide, the P&T Alliance encompasses expertise and solutions from SUEZ and SA Water working collaboratively as one team, one brand with shared responsibility for trusted water services that our community needs now and into the future.  


About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Electrical Team Leader to join a high-performing maintenance team based in Hope Valley, supporting critical water infrastructure across Adelaide.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide both technical and people leadership, ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard. You will drive asset reliability, mentor and develop team members, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and foster a strong safety culture across operations.

This role offers a balance of leadership and hands-on technical involvement, with responsibility for complex electrical, automation and control systems that are essential to the delivery of critical services to the community.


About You

You are a proven leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams while applying your technical expertise to solve complex operational challenges.

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing electrical maintenance teams

  • Electrical Trade Qualification and current Electrical Licence

  • Strong experience with High Voltage (HV) systems

  • Advanced PLC programming, troubleshooting and fault-finding capability

  • Experience working with industrial automation and electrical control systems

  • A strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement

  • Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience with SCADA systems will be highly regarded and considered an advantage.


What We Offer

  • A leadership opportunity within a critical infrastructure environment

  • The chance to lead a skilled and dedicated electrical team

  • Exposure to a diverse range of electrical, PLC, automation and control systems

  • A collaborative and supportive team culture

  • Ongoing professional and leadership development opportunities

  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the reliability and performance of essential community assets


If you're an experienced leader with strong High Voltage, PLC programming and automation expertise, and you're ready for your next challenge in Hope Valley, we'd love to hear from you.

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