Title:  Trainee Network 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. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 150 years, Veolia operates in more than 40 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 4000 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

Join our team in  Queenstown as a Trainee Network Operator and play a crucial role in maintaining our community's infrastructure. The Trainee Network Operator is responsible for supporting the Network operational teams ensuring all network assets and infrastructure are operated effectively.

What's on offer

• A great team-working environment
• Employee share plan where employees have the opportunity to purchase discounted Veolia shares
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
•  Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation
•  Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

The role is responsible for assisting in operational activities involved with the delivery of safe drinking water and the collection of wastewater by ensuring, key operational tasks and responsibilities are carried out as follows;

• Maintenance of all reticulation infrastructure  and associated network assets (Planned, Routine, Breakdown).  
• Identifying and escalating problems 
• Undertaking designated operations duties - supervision based on capability. 
• Fault finding and repairs to assets and infrastructure, ability to use equipment to undertake repairs. 
• Working with internal staff, sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Participating in the On-Call duty operator Roster - supervision based on ability.
• Contribute to the management of Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Systems, while applying these procedures in all aspects of work,
• To comply with VW-ANZ Behaviour Framework. This framework (CRIPT) involves all employees being Customer Focused, having Responsibility in the workplace, offering new ideas through Innovation, setting goals and disciplining oneself through Performance, and working together through Team Work, 
• Comply with the requirements of Veolia’s Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Policy Statements, including  participation at local toolbox and health and safety meetings,
• Adhere to all written and verbal instructions, procedures and information issued by Veolia relating to both health and safety and environmental issues and with all relevant clauses of the Integrated Business Management System Manual,
• Comply with the requirements of the company's business management system and the Quality Policy for drinking water, wastewater treatment and disposal to contribute to the company's commitment to provide safe, high quality drinking water and wastewater services that consistently meets or exceeds the requirements of the Contracts,
• All employees are responsible for reporting any problems with the business management system, particularly in relation to the management of occupational health and safety, environment and drinking water,
• To undertake such general duties as and when required for the effective provision of services to the client.
• Undertake required regulatory and role specific on the job training.
   

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications:

• Combination of education, training and industry experience.
• Computer literacy.
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 Experience:

• Provide hands-on industry experience.
• Exposure to the water and/or process industry and basic understanding of various water infrastructure technologies and processes is preferable.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to assess and assimilate a wide range of information and consolidate a position or assessment effectively.
• Persistence and confidence in own judgment and capability.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances, strong analytical skills and focus on quality of work.
• A self starter 
• Results focussed team player.
• High degree of personal integrity.
• A positive attitude.

Other relevant skills or information:

• Associated industry skills 
• Physically fit
• Strong literacy, numeracy, computing, communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and contractors.  
• Motivation and enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail and a desire for excellent customer service.
   

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 4000 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 are a dedicated professional with a passion for maintaining critical infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join our team of skilled technicians committed to ensuring the efficient and compliant operation.

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, 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.