About the Role
Company Overview
HAMBURG WASSER integrates the entire water cycle—from drinking water supply to wastewater treatment—under one roof. With around 2,400 employees and more than 20 locations, we ensure the reliable operation of Hamburg’s water infrastructure every day. We are committed to conserving resources and preserving the environmental foundations for future generations.
Together with our subsidiary companies, we invest our expertise in pioneering water and environmental protection projects. Our values include openness, appreciation, trust, respectful and peaceful collaboration, and a diverse, inclusive community.
Your Role: Team Leader for Wastewater Facilities (GIS Systems)
The Network Operations department ensures the safe and efficient supply of drinking water and the collection and treatment of wastewater in Hamburg. We maintain pipelines, detect leaks, clean sewer lines, and operate pumping stations—ensuring the integrity and long-term value of our water and sewer networks.
Your Responsibilities:
Leading and coordinating a team to ensure smooth and efficient operational processes
Managing network control and maintenance of drinking water and wastewater facilities, including participation in on-call duty
Planning, directing, and implementing inspection, maintenance, repair, and renewal activities
Assessing network conditions, analyzing damage, and deriving appropriate measures
Handling customer inquiries and developing cost-effective, practical solutions
Optimizing and further developing work processes and ensuring high-quality documentation
Your Qualifications:
Completed technical-vocational training with further qualification as a network or wastewater master craftsman, technician, or equivalent
Solid experience in the operation and maintenance of utility networks and technical facilities
Ideally, experience in sewer inspection and rehabilitation, construction site safety, and team leadership
Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications, SAP, and GIS systems
A responsible and economically conscious approach to work
Strong communication skills, a holistic understanding of operational processes, confidence in handling conflict situations, and the ability to contribute innovative ideas
Valid Class B driver’s license
What We Offer:
Balance: 38 hours per week and 30 days of annual leave (full-time), giving you ample time for what matters most.
Flexibility: Benefit from variable working hours, overtime compensation, part-time options, job sharing, sabbatical programs, and mobile working where task-appropriate.
Fitness: Access a wide range of health and fitness programs, supported by our in-house occupational medical team.
Security: Enjoy a future-oriented job, company pension scheme, and clearly defined compensation under our internal pay and framework collective agreements (see page 17).
Growth: Benefit from individual career development support and numerous learning and training opportunities.
Mobility: Take advantage of attractive benefits such as a subsidy for the hvv job ticket and support for cycling mobility.
Connection: Experience an open, supportive work culture through onboarding formats, mentoring programs, and modern communication tools.
Further benefits are detailed on our careers page and in discussions with our recruiting team.
HAMBURG WASSER promotes equal opportunities. We particularly encourage women to apply for this position, as they are underrepresented in this field. Qualified female applicants will be given priority where qualifications and performance are equal.