At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead critical water infrastructure projects and ensure high-quality delivery.
- Company: Join Service Stream, a leader in Australia's utilities sector.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace culture with a focus on safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential water projects in Melbourne.
- Qualifications: Mechanical trade background and experience in project supervision.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our Utilities team and support the delivery of Yarra Valley Water's Treatment Plant Improvements Program. Based in Epping, VIC, this role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of wastewater treatment plant upgrade projects valued up to $7 million, with larger projects planned in the future. Working closely with project engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and client stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Epping, Vic
Reporting Line: Program Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Site supervision, coordination, and quality control of sub-contractor’s construction works
- Leading site safety
- Working closely with Service Stream’s project engineers and project managers to ensure works are safely and effectively constructed, consistent with our design
- Managing, coordinating and monitoring others to undertake construction works (e.g. civil / structural sub-contractors, mechanical equipment installation, electrical installation)
- Ensuring all pre-start activities, permits and safety documentation are completed correctly
- Assist with commissioning
- Liaise with Yarra Valley Water personnel and other key stakeholders
About You
- Mechanical trade background / qualification
- Supervisors living in Melbourne’s northern or eastern suburbs are encouraged to apply
- Your values align with Service Stream’s values of Safety, Delivery, People and Accountability
- Formal safety training, with a strong safety focus with a demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive safety culture
- Multi-disciplinary project delivery experience
- Ideally some water / wastewater treatment plant construction experience
- You know how to get the job done, with a history of delivering safely, efficiently and to a high standard
- Experience and knowledge in some of the following water / wastewater treatment projects:
- Chemical dosing facilities
- Large steel tank refurbishments
- Mechanical equipment installation
- Transfer pumps
- Large UV equipment
- Inlet works (grits and screens, odour control facility)
- Basic understanding of other trades including civil (pipelines, wet weather storages) and electrical (switchboards, control panels, general electrical installation)
- Experience with plant and equipment to deliver the above works, with the supporting currently valid tickets
- Effective communicator who enjoys collaborating with subcontractors and engineers
- Ability to deal diligently, patiently, and professionally with internal stakeholders, clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers
- Initiative-taker, able to determine site priorities and supervise work accordingly
About Us
Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.
Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities.
Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.
Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.
Department: Projects
How to Apply: If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.
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Service Stream is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for Mechanical Engineering Graduates in Fortitude Valley. With a strong focus on personal and professional growth through structured learning, job rotations, and networking opportunities, employees can thrive while contributing to essential services across Australia. The inclusive work culture, combined with attractive benefits such as paid leave, discounts, and a share matching program, makes Service Stream a fantastic place to launch your engineering career.
