Title:  Wastewater Treatment Operator

The Opportunity

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. 

We currently have a vacancy for a Wastewater Treatment Operator based in Pauanui  to carry out operational and routine maintenance tasks, and mechanical repairs within the Thames/Coromandel contract.
 

What's on offer

• On the job training and support
• A competitive hourly rate
• All required uniform and equipment
• Nationally recognised Trade Qualifications, after qualifying period
   

What you'll be responsible for

• Maintenance and repair of pipes, pumps,  leaks, machines, blockages and pump stations
• Preventative maintenance including refits and rebuilding of assets
• Laboratory testing and data entry
• Performance monitoring and improvements of treatment process
• Monitoring, recording and altering Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
• Act as a point of contact for customer requests for service.  Appropriately respond to these in a timely manner, assessing and coordinating remedial action if required
• Coordinate and provide contractual reporting to the Client
• Accurately log all reports and jobs, completing the necessary paperwork and filing where required
   

What you'll need to be successful

• Class 1 Driver Licence essential although Class 2 Licence will be an advantage 
• Tertiary education in Science; Engineering (Mechanical) or computing an advantage
• A strong process or mechanical background
• A can-do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to participate in an on-call roster
• Great communication and organisational skills
• Intermediate computer skills
   

A Veolia Career

Veolia operates in more than 40 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6000 employees in Australia & New Zealand, where you’ll join a team of passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. 

With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 150 years, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world. 

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
 
If you are able to tick most of the above requirements and are a reliable team player with excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills, we would like to hear from you. 

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT
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.