FIRST-CLASS TECHNICIAN DELIVERING FOR YARRA VALLEY WATER
Values can be taught but are best role modelled. Passionate and motivated in delivering the best in everything he does, Electrical/ Instrument Technician David List continuously strives to improve service and drive cost down for our client, Yarra Valley Water (YVW).
Described by a colleague as “setting a gold standard for all team members with his meticulous and thorough documentation and record keeping”, David is a highly-valued team member, field leader and mentor.
My job brings together my passion for technology and the water industry. I’m always looking for ways we can better use data and technology across Ventia.
Always on the lookout for better ways of operating, David has automated work processes, resulting in improved margins, inventory management, transparency and reporting.
“My job brings together my passion for technology and the water industry. I’m always looking for ways we can better use data and technology across Ventia.”
If he encounters an unusual situation that requires a unique solution, he will create a YouTube video detailing the solution and share this with colleagues so all can benefit.
David’s work has had a profound impact on the way processes are managed within his Mechanical & Engineering team of over 30 people. This includes how the team interfaces with the client and, most importantly, his streamlined processes have brought time and reporting efficiencies that flow through as a cost benefit to both Ventia and YVW.
His standards provide benchmarks for best practice, not only within Ventia, but with the client and the wider industry.
