Title:  Senior Electrical Technician

The Opportunity
 

Veolia is seeking a Senior Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to join our Operations team. Within this role you will be based out of Adelaide, providing field services to remote communities in South Australia. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to manage a small team while providing specialised electrical expertise across our water treatment facilities.

About the Role 
 

As Senior Electrical/Instrumentation Technician, you will lead a team of maintenance technicians while delivering hands on electrical and instrumentation maintenance for water and wastewater treatment plants. You'll be responsible for complex troubleshooting, system upgrades, and maintaining critical infrastructure while ensuring compliance and safety standards.

What’s on offer
 

• Attractive remuneration package (base + super + work vehicle + penalties + allowances + phone + laptop + benefits)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• DIDO arrangement with regular travel to 18 remote SA locations (1-2 weeks/month)
• Hands on role maintaining critical water infrastructure in First Nations communities
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge water treatment technologies
• Supportive culture and strong stakeholder relationships
   

What you’ll be responsible for
 

• Lead complex electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot SCADA systems and control systems
• Implement electrical system upgrades and improvements
• Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations
• Provide technical guidance to team members
• Lead and coordinate a team of maintenance technicians
• Liaise with customers and clients in the planning and execution of work
• Create and manage work schedules and emergency rosters
• Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Identify training needs and develop team capabilities
• Manage work delegation and quality assurance
• Monitor plant performance and maintain KPIs
• Manage maintenance management system (CMMS)
• On call requirements, with occasional need to respond to emergencies (although infrequent)
   

What You’ll Need to be Successful
 

• Trade qualification in Electrical/Instrumentation
• Proven experience in industrial electrical/instrumentation maintenance
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment operations
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial controls
   

A Veolia Career
 

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.
 

• Be part of a company dedicated to ecological transformation and sustainability
• Access to employee benefits like EAP, fitness programs, and volunteer opportunities
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values all backgrounds and experiences
• Contribute to building a circular economy and preserving the environment
   

We're committed to responding to every applicant as a Circle Back Initiative Employer. Veolia welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people with disabilities, mature age and early career individuals, and members of the LGBTI+ community.

Ready to make a splash in your career? Apply now and help us shape a sustainable future!

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