Filippo Vico
Operations & Maintenance Manager
Currumbin
Summary
Results-driven operations, maintenance, and engineering specialist with over 20 years of experience across multiple sectors. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams, optimising plant performance, managing large-scale projects, and upholding the highest safety and environmental standards. Combines technical expertise with Navy discipline and a strong commitment to service delivery, people development, and continuous improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
5
5
Years LTI Free
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Veolia Australia & New Zealand
01.2018 - Current
- Lead operations of the Gold Coast Desalination Plant with 12 direct reports.
- Ensure compliance with QLD Drinking Water Guidelines and Veolia’s Business Management System.
- Supervise, train and support operators; uphold OH&S; standards across all shifts.
- Coordinate contractors
- Operational incident reports and ICAM investigations.
- Contributed to 5-year LTI-free milestone;
- Seconded as Plant Manager at Bamaga WTP (Aug 2022 – Jan 2023) for plant startup and contract execution.
Maintenance Supervisor
Veolia Australia & New Zealand
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversaw planned and corrective maintenance activities to maximise lifecycle of plant assets.
- Managed budgets, procurement, spare parts stock levels, and contractor performance.
- Led plant availability to >94% through streamlined CMMS and effective scheduling.
Maintenance & Operations Coordinator
Veolia Australia & New Zealand
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Improved SOPs and cross-team integration.
- Supported project delivery, tenders, new work instructions, and SCADA optimisation.
- Key role in maintenance coordination, business cases, asset forecasting, and lifecycle upgrades.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner and providing exceptional support.
Technical Support Engineer
Riviera
Coomera, Queensland
01.2007 - 01.2009
- New product development for luxury boats. Promoted twice in two years.
Maritime Engineer
Captain Cook Cruises / Carnival
International
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Progressed rapidly through engineering ranks on cruise ships. Oversaw mechanical, hotel, and environmental systems.
Education
Cert IV - Work Health & Safety
Pinnacle Safety
QLD01-2024
Reverse Osmosis And Advanced Reverse Osmosis - Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment
David H. Paul
USA01-2013
Cert III - Water Treatment Operations
Wide Bay TAFE
QLD01-2010
MSQ Engineering Class 3 Licence - Engineering
Marine Safety Queensland
Cairns, QLD01-2006
Chief Engineer License - Engineering
International Maritime Organisation
Genoa, IT01-2005
Post Secondary Diploma - Maritime Engineering
Italian Navy Academy
Livorno, IT01-1997
High School Diploma - Maritime Engineering
ITN Leon Pancaldo
Savona, IT01-1996
Skills
Operations & Maintenance Management
Project Delivery & Contractor Coordination
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
CMMS, Preventive Maintenance
Technical Team Leadership & Coaching
Water Treatment
Budgeting & Cost Optimisation
Emergency Response
Focus on safety and innovation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Interests
Cooking
Music / Guitar
Road Cycling / MTB
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTimeline
Operations Supervisor
Veolia Australia & New Zealand
01.2018 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Veolia Australia & New Zealand
01.2017 - 01.2018
Maintenance & Operations Coordinator
Veolia Australia & New Zealand
01.2014 - 01.2017
Technical Support Engineer
Riviera
01.2007 - 01.2009
Maritime Engineer
Captain Cook Cruises / Carnival
01.2000 - 01.2007
Cert IV - Work Health & Safety
Pinnacle Safety
Reverse Osmosis And Advanced Reverse Osmosis - Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment
David H. Paul
Cert III - Water Treatment Operations
Wide Bay TAFE
MSQ Engineering Class 3 Licence - Engineering
Marine Safety Queensland
Chief Engineer License - Engineering
International Maritime Organisation
Post Secondary Diploma - Maritime Engineering
Italian Navy Academy
High School Diploma - Maritime Engineering
ITN Leon Pancaldo
Certification
Confined Space, BA/Rescue | First Aid/LVR | High Voltage Switching