Carolina's Area Water Treatment Leader

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Area Water Treatment Leader

We are seeking an experienced Area Water Treatment Leader to oversee the safe, efficient and compliant operation of water treatment facilities across a designated region. This is a key leadership role, responsible for maintaining high standards of operational performance, environmental protection, asset reliability and customer service.

You will lead a team of operational and technical colleagues, providing clear direction, coaching and support while promoting a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. The role will involve regular travel between sites, engagement with internal stakeholders and collaboration with contractors, regulators and local communities.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day performance of water treatment and associated distribution assets across the area.
  • Ensure operations comply with all relevant water quality, health and safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead incident response, investigations and corrective actions, ensuring risks are identified and controlled promptly.
  • Monitor operational data, performance indicators and maintenance activities to improve reliability and efficiency.
  • Develop and manage team capability through effective communication, performance management and technical development.
  • Coordinate planned maintenance, capital works and improvement projects with engineering and delivery teams.
  • Manage budgets, resources and contractor performance, ensuring value for money and high-quality outcomes.
  • Build effective working relationships with regulators, customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders.

About you

You will have substantial experience within water treatment, utilities, process operations or a closely related regulated environment, together with proven experience leading teams across multiple operational sites. A sound understanding of water treatment processes, asset management, compliance obligations and operational risk is essential.

You should be confident making decisions in a time-critical environment, analysing complex information and communicating clearly with people at all levels. A relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience is required; leadership, health and safety or water industry certifications would be advantageous.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to reliable, sustainable water services while developing people, improving performance and supporting long-term operational resilience.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 06/11/2026
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