Lead Maintenance Engineer

• Drive Asset maintenance and renewal strategies optimising our network performance and sustainability
• 2 permanent roles available – one focussed on Water Supply, the other on Wastewater
• Potts Hill based, with hybrid working options and travel to sites as needed.

About the role:

The Lead Maintenance ESS plays a pivotal role - ensuring Sydney Water meets its obligations by delivering optimal cost, risk and performance outcomes across the full asset lifecycle — from creation through maintenance to renewal. The Maintenance Reliability and Condition Assessment team is integral to Sydney Water’s Operational Service Planning process and wider asset value stream. Within this context, the Lead Maintenance Engineer/Scientist/Specialist drives high‑quality outcomes.

What you will be doing: 

• Lead asset inputs into the integrated TOTEX Investment and Works Plan, identifying assets of concern and progressing them for renewal or replacement planning.
• Develop, review and govern asset maintenance and renewal strategies, ensuring alignment with Strategic Asset Management standards and performance expectations.
• Provide oversight of condition assessment activities, including specialist assessments, and monitor asset risks to inform prioritisation and investment decisions.
• Act as a visible, site‑connected leader within the ROMP teams, coordinating and facilitating ROMP forums to surface operational risks, performance issues and mitigation actions.
• Ensure assets are accurately identified, managed and risk‑assessed in Maximo (and HIDRA), including criticality, spares and risk mitigation assessments.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and complex problem‑solving for critical, high‑cost or recurring asset failures, supporting operational licence compliance. 

About you:

In addition to a tertiary qualification in Engineering or another relevant discipline, and a full current drivers license, we are ideally looking for:

• Some experience in water supply, water treatment networks or stormwater would be beneficial, or experience in another process focussed industry
• Experience with Maximo or a similar CMMS system highly regarded
• Knowledge of RCA (root cause analysis) and AMS (asset management systems)
• Demonstrated professional experience in Plant Operations or asset management
• Well developed internal and external stakeholder management abilities
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Ability to problem solve engineering and operational issues.

Does this sound like you? Apply now. Closing date: 26^th April 2026 11.59 AEST

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact marc.evans2@sydneywater.com.au 

Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities.  

Why join us 

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.  

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.  

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.