Senior Projects & Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Who we are ...

SUEZ is a global leader in the water and waste management sectors. For more than 160 years , we have been operating across 40 countries , employing over 45,000 people — all united by a single objective: to protect our resources and improve quality of life wherever we operate.

In Australia , SUEZ provides access to drinking water for more than 14 million people and wastewater treatment services for an additional 3.5 million . Our core services include Design & Build , Operations & Maintenance , Build–Own–Operate–Transfer (BOOT) , and a variety of long-term partnership models.

What you will be doing

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking to appoint a Senior Projects & Maintenance Engineer, based at our Perth Seawater Desalination Plant.

Reporting to the Asset Manager, your role responsibilities include:

·  Provide mechanical engineering support, including technical guidance, work packages, investigations, design reviews and shutdown/project scoping.
·   Lead and supervise critical maintenance and project work, coordinating internal teams and external specialists.
·   Develop scopes, methodologies and execution plans, including subcontractor engagement.
·   Optimise resource use through detailed work planning, scheduling and work order management.
·   Support the Asset Manager with day‑to‑day activities and provide leave coverage.
·   Prepare and manage annual maintenance project business cases, budgets and schedules.
·   Oversee delivery of onsite/offsite works to required standards, timelines and costs.
·   Contribute to monthly reporting, identifying risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.
·   Ensure accurate project documentation through CMMS, project management systems and MOC processes.
·   Assist in maintaining operational and maintenance documentation.
·   Participate in site safety, OH&S and environmental programs, promoting a proactive safety culture.
·   Provide after‑hours technical support when required.

Who we are looking for

A Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, along with a strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to train, coach and mentor others, combined with excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills. They should possess proven problem‑solving capability and the ability to forecast and plan future workloads. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for fixed‑plant assets and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite are essential. Required tickets and training include Dangerous Goods, Working at Heights, Confined Space, First Aid and a WA Driver’s Licence.

Desirable attributes include 5+ years in a maintenance or engineering environment, as well as experience within manufacturing, utilities or mining sectors. Candidates who have applied standards, codes, policies and procedures in industrial work scopes will be highly regarded. Additional licences such as Forklift, Scissor Lift or EWP are also advantageous.

SUEZ is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islander people.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

BU: Division Eau - Eau Austalie

CATEGORY: TSM : Techniciens Supérieurs, Agents de Maîtrise/ Employés qualifiés, barêmisés