Plant Manager

Veolia Environmental Services is seeking a Plant Manager for its Water Treatment Plant in Wandoan, Australia. The role involves overseeing operations, managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and optimizing processes. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or a trade qualification, along with experience in operations management. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.
The Opportunity

Veolia is a global leader in optimised resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries. We are committed to creating a better future by protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for all.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Plant Manager to oversee the efficient and safe operation of our Water Treatment Plant in Wandoan 4419, servicing the QGC contract. This critical role demands a strong leader with a proven track record in operations management, maintenance, and safety within a complex processing environment, ideally within the oil and gas sector.

What's on offer
• Lead a critical water treatment facility for a global environmental leader
• Competitive package with excellent career growth opportunities
• Strategic leadership role managing a team of professionals
• Work life balance with a dedicated day off every fortnight
• Accommodation, meals, allowances, bonus and vehicle

What you'll be responsible for
• Oversee the day to day operations of the Water Treatment Plant and associated systems, ensuring compliance with the Operations and Maintenance Agreement.
• Manage a team of operators, technical staff, and contractors, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations and Veolia's Always Safe Charter.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvement.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders, including QGC representatives, to ensure seamless operations and maintain strong relationships.
• Lead and direct emergency response activities as required.
• Oversee maintenance activities, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal equipment performance.
• Prepare regular reports on plant performance, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage asset integrity and contribute to the continuous improvement of plant operations.

What you'll need to be successful
• Degree in engineering or trade qualification
• Experience in operations management and maintenance
• Experience working with Queensland Petroleum and Gas Act is preferable

A Veolia Career

At Veolia, we're more than just a workplace - we're a global leader in environmental solutions making real impact.

We offer our employees more than just a career; we provide a pathway to contribute to a sustainable future. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid parental leave, employee share plans, health insurance discounts, and flexible working arrangements.

We're committed to your growth, offering clear career progression, professional development, and the opportunity to work with cutting edge environmental technologies.

Join our diverse, inclusive team where innovation meets purpose, and where your contributions help shape a better world through ecological transformation.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.