Asset Commissioning Technical Advisor

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity for a Technical Advisor joining our Asset Management Services team based in Leederville. You will manage the commissioning process to ensure effective and efficient commissioning of new assets and asset enhancement projects by providing advice to internal stakeholders, and contractors engaged in minor or simple works.

What the role will involve

• Ensure the Water Corporation’s Asset Commissioning Guidelines are followed throughout the commissioning of assets and subsequent integration / handover to the Water Corporation’s operational business
• Review and document asset commissioning plans and strategies based on the asset management objectives, operating constraints and design criteria with input from other areas of the business and the contractor
• Review quality documentation and performance tests to produce commissioning reports which record and communicate to internal stakeholders whether new assets have met the needs of the Water Corporation
• Ensure project commissioning risks are effectively managed by the contractor
• Identify and resolve commissioning issues with assistance from peers, and subject matter experts
• Ensure all commissioning tasks including equipment testing, functional and performance testing are completed and that reports are produced and provided to relevant stakeholders
• Monitor commissioned asset performance during the proving period, assess test results and validate asset performance and functionality, and identify failures or need for retesting as required
• Participate in peer reviews of commissioning plans, reports, and estimates and provide feedback

Key skills and experience

You’ll be degree qualified in an engineering discipline or similar discipline and have considerable water related operational and asset management experience OR you will have a Tertiary qualification in an engineering discipline. You will have considerable experience in the delivery of capital or operating projects.

Some key areas of focus: Relevant experience related to the commissioning of assets such as planning and progressing work activities, calibrating, configuring and setting up equipment and instrumentation, monitoring equipment performance and planning and reporting.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Sunday 26^th January 2025

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website