[What the role is]

As a Senior Engineer with the Catchment & Waterways Department / Reservoir Water Quality and Maintenance Section / Western and Central Unit, your roles and responsibilities would include but not limited to:

[What you will be working on]

• Oversee and coordinate all inter-reservoir transfer and reservoir scouring operations in accordance with SOP
• Oversee the maintenance of reservoirs, including aquatic plants and flotsam removal  
• Monitor reservoir water quality, collect water samples, and take appropriate mitigating measures in accordance with SOP
• Manage midge issues and take appropriate mitigating measures in accordance with SOP
• Oversee attendance to public feedback on reservoir related issues
• Plan, oversee and review staff deployment
• Plan and review response plans and SOPs for emergency incidences
• Contract management and administration including calling, evaluation and award of tenders/quotations

[What we are looking for]

• Degree in Civil/Environmental engineering or equivalent or relevant experience in reservoir operations and maintenance work
• Independent, able to handle unpredictable situations and work under pressure, and competent in executing emergency response plans and SOPs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and possess a positive, can-do attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Public Sector Conditions of Contract and experience in contract management and administration
• Preferably possess Class 3 Driving licence