Title: Treatment Operator
Ruapehu, NZ, NZ, 3992
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
Are you a hands-on operator looking for a role where no two days are the same? Join our dedicated team at Veolia Water New Zealand and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality water and wastewater services to communities across the southern Ruapehu District.
Based in Ohakune, you'll be responsible for the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants and networks across Ohakune, Raetihi, Rangataua, National Park, Whakapapa and Waiouru.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work autonomously in a stunning part of New Zealand while making a real difference to the communities you serve.
What's on offer
- Competitive salary
- Time and a half after 8 hours daily and 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
What You'll Be Doing
- Operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants in accordance with resource consent conditions and regulatory requirements
- Monitoring and maintaining water, wastewater and stormwater networks across the southern Ruapehu District
- Providing first response to network breakdowns, water leaks and wastewater blockages
- Completing real-time administration via tablet to ensure KPI compliance
- Participating in the after-hours on-call roster
- Contributing to Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems
- Building strong relationships with colleagues, clients and customers
What you'll need to be successful
Qualifications
- A qualification in a water discipline (e.g. National Certificate in Water Treatment) is preferred OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications is highly regarded
Experience
- Previous experience in water and/or wastewater treatment is advantageous
- Background in service delivery, trades or network operations will be well regarded
Skills & Attributes
- A practical, hands-on problem solver
- Strong ability to work autonomously with a high degree of initiative
- Excellent communication skills across all levels
- Accurate record-keeping skills, particularly in a digital environment
- Adaptable, reliable and able to perform under pressure
- Computer literate with a current driver's licence (Class 2 preferred)
- Willingness to work outside of standard hours when required
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!
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.
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.