Title:  Treatment Operator - Central Hawkes Bay

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an individual to join our Wastewater team in Central Hawke's Bay, who has the qualifications along with strong experience in the water industry. However, we will consider someone who is looking to begin a career in the water industry, in which case Veolia will provide thorough training to set you up for success. 

Within this role you will join a team of operational professionals in providing the operations and maintenance of the reticulation networks and associated infrastructure in accordance with all operating procedures and compliance criteria, with a focus on Veolia’s safety, quality and efficiency outcomes.

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What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Time and a half after 8 hours daily,
• Time and a half after 40 hours weekly,
• On call allowances, where applicable,
• Meal allowances, where applicable,
• A great team focused working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

• Provide support to Veolia and Central Hawkes Bay District Council management.
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to the Wastewater Treatment team including priority setting.
• Contribute to achievement of all wastewater treatment performance targets.
• Advise and assist with operations and maintenance of Wastewater treatment processes systems.
• Participate in the development and implementation of wastewater quality and environmental improvement programs.
• Participate in a operator level on-call roster.
   

What you'll need to be successful

• You will require a NZQA or equivalent professional or trade qualification in Water and/or Wastewater network construction or operations and maintenance.
• Experience in a similar role, and knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure, systems, processes and standards.
• Understanding of wastewater treatment operations, maintenance activities and criticality of operations requirements.
• Understanding of resource consents and their criticality.
• An understanding of SCADA systems.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.