David White Email & Phone Number

I lead the Water Operations Centre Team to innovate and improve the operation of Melbourne's water transfer system and bulk storages.

Mitcham

The Water Specialist is the potable and recycled water subject matter expert responsible for optimising system operations to meet regulatory requirements, defined levels of customer service, protect public health and the environment and to minimise risk.• Be the centre of operational engineering expertise for potable and recycled water supply networks;• Lead the team to ensure the efficient and effective day to day operation of the potable and recycled water networks to meet defined customer service levels, environmental performance and minimise risk • Ensure adherence to YVW’s Water Quality Risk Management and HACCP Plans• Drive reviews and improvements in network operational practices and processes to achieve operational excellence for the teams functions;• Provide specialist engineering operational advice into strategies and functional designs for growth zone development and the rehabilitation of existing assets and their integration into the operating networks;• Mentor the development of technical, administrative and engineering staff in the operation of the potable and recycled water networks;• Take the management responsibility during the initial stages of any water quality, water supply and/or other business related incidents during business hours and when performing the role of after hours Duty Officer or as Incident Controller as required;• Be YVW's primary coordination point with Melbourne Water and other retailers to ensure compliance to the operational responsibilities of the Bulk Water Supply Agreement and to ensure effective and co-operative delivery of interface operations for joint planned and unplanned activities.

Mitcham

Responsible for leading the team in providing strategies for improving the quality of Yarra Valley Water's products, processes and environmental management in the supply of recycled water, drinking water and sewage services.Key Responsibilities• Provide strategic guidance to team members and articulate the link between the 2020 strategy and the team’s deliverables allowing the team to work with independence, judgment and initiative.• Prioritise team budget and activities to maximise return for the business.• Manage stakeholder interaction across the business to disseminate research and project outcomes created by the Quality Team.• Foster a culture where team members take responsibility and accountability for their own and others safety.• Driving innovation in sewage and water quality by encouraging a culture conducive to creativity in the generation, evaluation and implementation of new ideas.• Facilitate the learning and development of team members through encouragement of behaviours that enable continual career and personal development.

Mitcham

The Sewer Specialist is the sewerage system subject matter expert responsible for optimizing system operations for efficiency, to meet regulatory requirements, defined levels of customer service, ensure safe practical operational practices, and protect public health and the environment and to minimise risk.Part of this role is to perform after hours on call response for the Yarra Valley Water sewage and water systems.Additionally one of eight rostered Incident Controllers for Yarra Valley Water.

Melbourne, Australia

Key responsibilities; • Preparation of project proposals based on clients brief specifying methodology, timelines, costing and resources • Project Engineer on a variety of water and sewer projects including sewer asset management analysis, Class A Recycled Water validation, sewer odour investigations and belt filter press process design• Project management

Mitcham

Operations Engineer, responsible for:Identifying inefficiencies in the water supply system and implementing effective solutionsReviewing and developing procedures to reduce cost and increase service levelsAnalysing system performance data in order to identify means of improving the water supply systemManaging asset upgrades and asset reconfiguration projectsAssessing and solving system water quality problems Managing and responding to water supply outagesReview and comment on asset and system design through concept to detailed designManaging water supply and water quality incidents

Breckenridge

Responsible for the tuition, safety and enjoyment of clients in an alpine environment, requiring the ability to establish a rapport with guests and to communicate ideas clearly and confidently whilst working at the head of and within a team.

Master Of Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry