Title:  Asset Manager

The Opportunity

Join Veolia as Asset Manager for the Sydney Desalination Plant – a high profile role where you'll drive innovation in maintenance excellence while leading strategic asset management for this vital piece of infrastructure. 

This is more than a management position; it's an opportunity to shape long term asset strategy, lead a dedicated team, and make a tangible impact on plant performance and reliability while working with a global environmental services leader.

What's on offer

• Strategic Leadership – Own the asset management strategy for a major industrial operation
• Career Growth – Access world class training, development pathways, and advancement opportunities
• Innovation Focus – Drive continuous improvement and implement cutting edge maintenance practices
• Meaningful Impact – Your work directly supports water security and environmental sustainability for millions of people
• Competitive Package – Excellent salary + annual performance bonus + car allowance with fuel card

As Asset Manager, you will lead a team accountable for:

As Asset Manager, you'll be accountable for:

• Strategic Planning – Develop and implement comprehensive Asset Management Plans (AMPs) that optimise whole-of-life costs while maximising plant availability and reliability.
• Team Leadership – Build and lead a high-performing maintenance and asset management team with a culture of innovation and proactive problem-solving
• Technical Excellence – Manage the Maintenance Management System, maintain asset registers, and develop cost-effective preventative maintenance schedules aligned with industry best practice
• Operational Delivery – Plan and execute plant shutdowns and turnarounds with minimal disruption
• Performance Management – Analyse maintenance performance against KPIs, budgets and forecasts, driving continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Management – Act as the key interface with client stakeholders on strategic asset management decisions
• Compliance – Ensure all activities meet Safety, Environment and Quality management system requirements

What you'll need to be successful

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, asset management or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Proven track record leading asset management and maintenance teams
• Strong technical knowledge of maintenance management systems and asset lifecycle principles
• Demonstrated implementation of RCM principles or similar on a complex production facility.
• Demonstrated ability to produce complex asset management reports, and present findings in a simplified form to clients and regulators.

A Veolia Career

Financial:

• Competitive base salary

• Annual performance bonus

• Car allowance with fuel card

• Employee share plan with discounted Veolia shares

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covering mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

• Bupa health insurance discount

• Fitness Passport 

Career Development:

• Structured training and development programs

• Clear career progression pathways

• Exposure to global best practices and international opportunities

About Veolia

Veolia is the global leader in optimised resource management. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, we design and provide water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries.

In Australia and New Zealand, we're committed to creating a more sustainable future while building inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued and respected.

Ready to lead asset management excellence while building a more sustainable world?

Apply now to join our team at the Sydney Desalination Plant.

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