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Civil Operations Engineer.

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Ngaruawahia, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 8, 2022

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Category
Construction, Engineering, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
angle-right Job no: 584420
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Ngaruawahia
Categories: Leadership, Operations/Production, Construction

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Attractive opportunity for a civil engineering professional looking to take a step into the management of Downer's road maintenance activities across the Waikato region.The Waikato District Alliance is a joint venture between Downer and Waikato District Council and is the largest alliance of this type.The Waikato District Alliance (WDA) works closely with the community and performs the role of custodian of the network.

As the Civil Operations Engineer you will provide leadership to the Maintenance Engineers and front-line supervisory staff. As a member of the delivery team you will be responsible for target results being achieved and making the best use of available financial, human and physical resources to provide a customer focused, responsive service delivery team. You will also contribute to the short-term and mid-term planning of Maintenance operations to ensure that levels of service are met.

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Managing the short to mid-term forward workload, working closely with the Asset Management team to ensure programmes are prepared and met
  • Ensuring timely completion of service request with appropriate solutions delivered
  • Undertaking best for network maintenance decisions
  • Active development and mentoring of all workforce, foremen, supervisors and managers in the delivery team
  • Liaise with civil defence in emergencies
  • Developing a zero-harm culture within the team including supply partners
  • Ensures key customer and key stakeholder relationships are enhanced and good working relationships within the WDC
  • Alliance and Downer Waikato Operational Teams are maintained and developed, actively fostering a "best for Waikato District" approach


About you:
  • A tertiary qualification or equivalent in Engineering or Business preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Between 2 - 5 years' management experience in relation to maintenance activities and responsibility and accountability for staff, plant and return on investment
  • Proven track record in developing a culture that supports SQE management, encouraging and rewarding excellence
  • Able to demonstrate good understanding of maintenance processes, plant suitability, resource allocations and productivity.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to influence
  • A strong track record that clearly demonstrates leadership behaviours that empower others
  • Strong planning and programming skills
  • Intermediate skills with MS Office Suite


In return we offer:

A role with us Downer can enable you to develop and enhance your skills and experience. This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment. We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, great training and ongoing development, and the opportunity to advance your career within our organisation.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 584420 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Please note we have an in-house recruitment team that manage all our vacancies. No candidates presented through an agency will be considered for any of our roles advertised, unless previously arranged. We would strongly encourage all candidates interested in these roles, to apply directly online through the portal provided otherwise your application will not be considered.

Advertised: 30 Sep 2021 New Zealand Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Mar 2022 New Zealand Daylight Time

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