Job Offer: UTILITIES ASSET ENGINEER (S) - THREE WATERS INFRASTRUCTURE:
Job description:
UTILITIES ASSET ENGINEER (S) - THREE WATERS INFRASTRUCTURE
UTILITIES ASSET ENGINEER (S) (Three Waters Infrastructure) » Asset Management Pathway - career development opportunity and mentorship. » Newly created function (two available) focus & enhance your technical skills. » Support core asset/Infrastructure in a "Smart Little City" » Good income, relocation allowance, leave benefits, and professional development. » Flexibility for work/life balance within an exceptional lifestyle environment » Escape to the region with dynamic growth About the Organisation:
At the heart of the region, Nelson City Council is a Unitary Authority responsible for providing key infrastructure, community facilities and services, economic development, and a range of regulatory functions including land use and resource management. The Council focuses on delivering a high-quality service to enable a sustainable regional future for its vibrant environment, current, and future communities during this time of significant regional growth. About this function: Change in the three waters Infrastructure is on the horizon but there is still time for career development into the Asset Management space now to align your skillset for the future. With a background in engineering, and a desire to ?break into' or continue your career in three waters asset management, you will work closely with knowledgeable Activity Engineers and an Operations team to provide technical engineering support to the Utilities function of water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood protection. You will work on a range of challenging and interesting work-located activities which will be wide and varied (core asset/activity managaement, technical reviews and delivery support), enabling you to demonstrate and grow your technical skills and practice around three waters infrastructure and asset management. You will contribute to ensuring the infrastructure and services are sustainable for the region's long-term future performing tasks including but not limited to, condition and performance reporting, technical investigations, maintenance, renewal, upgrades, and development in conformity with recognised asset management practices and standards. Depending on your practice there is the opportunity to lead projects within the three waters activities, with excellent mentoring available from the Senior Activity Engineer who has a wealth of practice and a personable coaching style. About you: You will have a minimum of three years' practice in Civil Engineering (some three waters practice would be advantageous), be technically competent to understand engineering hydraulic principles, designs, drawings, and reports. You will demonstrate practice in knowledge the legislation, design, administration, and NZ construction codes and standards. Some asset management planning would be useful, along with project management skills, some business case development, and solid computer literacy is essential. practice may have been gained in either local government, a private sector contracting environment, or consultancy.
You will bring sound interpersonal communication, good team and relationship management skills, with sound judgment and problem-solving abilities. You will possess a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent degree (in Civil, Natural Resources, or Environmental), and your desire for continued professional development would be encouraged.
compensates: In return, Nelson City Council offers an inclusive and supportive working culture, opportunities for flexible work arrangements (work in the house, part-time, flexible hours), comprehensive remuneration package (income, KiwiSaver, relocation assistance, and more), and these functions provide a career development step with depth and diversity. Nelson is a thriving city set within a diverse region with amazing weather, and easy access to a beautiful natural environment which provides a wonderful backdrop for businesses and communities in which to live, work and play. As this beautiful city and region continue to grow, there is a constant vibe generated by a buoyant economy, exciting future development, a wealth of arts, cultural, sporting and hospitality activities, and the tourism gateway to numerous regional attractions.
Action: To register your interest in this superb opportunity, please submit your details in absolute confidence via our registration process attaching both an up-to-date CV and cover letter (in Word please). Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, you can contact Amanda Scott, Consulting Director at talentnow! on 021784483.
Applications close midnight on 10 October 2021. We will not be accepting any international applications for this position. Short description.
