Asset Engineer - Three Waters

Invercargill City Council

Invercargill
$77,964-96,400 per year
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Are you passionate about ensuring sustainable water management for communities?Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.As an Asset Engineer - Three Waters, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Asset Manager to uphold best practice in asset and activity management, adhering to industry standards.Key responsibilities for this position include:

Analyse three waters asset data to evaluate performance and optimize asset planning and risk assessment.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of asset management information systems and data.
Collaborate with external contractors for data collection and assessments.
Provide analytical services aligned with our asset management strategy.
Contribute to asset revaluations and asset/service risk improvement programs.
Foster collaboration across teams to drive continuous improvement in asset management practices.
Provide professional advice and engage with stakeholders to address issues and generate solutions.
Actively manage relationships with key stakeholders, including Taumata Arowai and elected representatives.
Respond promptly to customer inquiries and provide technical advice as needed.

What you will bring:

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, GIS, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of infrastructure experience with exposure to asset management.
Strong understanding of infrastructure asset management principles.
Proficiency in GIS systems and analytical tools.
Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical information effectively.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
Customer service oriented with strong organisational skills.
Competent computer literacy, including asset management databases.

What we offer:

Career progression and training/development opportunities
Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc.
Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
Access to sick leave from day one of employment
Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments e.g. Doctor, bank, dentist

This is a permanent full-time position with an indicative salary range of $77,964 to $96,400 gross per annum dependent on skills and experience.Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complimented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home!For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Apply online atApplications close 29 April 2024. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.Applications close: 29 Apr 2024

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