Surface Water Operations Engineer

2 weeks ago


Canterbury, New Zealand Talent Propeller Limited Full time

Selwyn District Council has a unique opportunity for a Surface Water Operations Engineer to join our Infrastructure and property team. Our Water Services Team look after the district's water supply, wastewater and stormwater services including urban stormwater, rural land drainage and stock water races. This role will see you play an important part within our surface water portfolio, including day to day Stormwater, Land Drainage and Water Race activities. Selwyn is growing and developing at a rapid pace; therefore, we need skilled people to make it happen. This role will also be responsible for: Support Surface Water operations and the management of assets, including, stormwater treatment facilities, pump stations, reticulation networks and stock water races and other open channel schemes in order to meet all operational and consenting needs. Oversee Council's operational surface water activities including response to flooding and emergency events. Provide technical guidance on surface water activities including the treatment and provision of safe compliant stormwater discharges and flooding hazard across the district. Implement the development Operational Management Plans (OMPs) and undertake conditional assessments and inspections. Manage stock water race schemes efficiently including management of the irrigation takes. About you: The ideal person for the role will have experience in working with Surface Water assets and practical understanding of the full life cycle costs of maintaining these assets, skilled with Stormwater Management Plans, resource consent monitoring and improvement requirements. You will need excellent customer/client management skills including facilitating between parties with different objectives noting our district covers both urban and rural ratepayers. You will also have: A Bachelor of Engineering or Environmental Science, technical engineering qualification, or agricultural water supply related qualification or equivalent experience. At least 5+ years' experience with the relevant infrastructure area (water races, stormwater, drainage) and industry practices. Demonstrable experience working with Surface Water assets such as waterways, culverts, land drainage networks, stock water reticulation, storm water wetlands etc. Understanding of various legislation including the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act Water Services Bill. Excellent customer management skills including facilitating between parties with different objectives and diffusing conflict. Ability to review engineering plans and designs against consent, code of practice and good practice requirements. What we can offer: Great work-life balance with flexibility Career coaching and development Life insurance Wellbeing and volunteer leave Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year Two weeks paid Partners Leave Sick leave from day one Discounts with local and national businesses About us: Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow. Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape. Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today Please note we will be shortlisting as applications are received. Join our mailing list for exclusive job hunting tips and offers: Your information has been added to our mailing list successfully #J-18808-Ljbffr



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