Title:  Networks Operator

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 currently have a vacancy for a Reticulation Networks Operator based in South Taranaki who will be responsible for operating and maintaining water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation networks. The Network Operator is to ensure service delivery demonstrates Veolia's commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and customer service while meeting performance and key performance indicators and applying health and safety procedures.

What's on offer

• On thejob training and career development. 
• A fantastic team-working environment. 
• Competitive hourly rate.

What you'll be responsible for

• Preventative and reactive maintenance of the water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation networks. 
•  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. 
• Accurately log all reports and jobs, completing the necessary paperwork and filing where required 
• Participate in the development and implementation of Capital Works improvement programs 
• Provide network operations support to the Networks Supervisor and Veolia team undertaking reticulation repairs, assisting with major repairs and replacing reticulated pipelines. 
• Positively contribute to the district based operations teams by fostering effective working relationships with field, engineering and management staff, client representatives, customers and suppliers. 
• Undertake such general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client and customers. 

What you'll need to be successful

An effective communicator who can interact and relate to staff at all levels of the organisation, and the client / customers.
Willing to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues for a harmonious team environment
A self-starter who can work with a high degree of autonomy
Planning and organisational ability
Proven ability to maintain accurate work records
High degree of personal integrity
A good work ethic
Confidence in one's own judgement and capability
Can maintain a stable performance level during periods of pressure
Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances 
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Willing to complete further training as required
Computer literate
Ability and willingness to work out of hours when required
Participation of on-call roster
Basic Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
Current full driver's licence (preferably with Class 2)
Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements (preferred but not essential)
Traffic Management (preferred but not essential)
Working at Heights (preferred but not essential)
Confined Space (preferred but not essential) 

Why Veolia?

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. 

Veolia ANZ values employees and their health and well being. All of our employees are entitled to:

Employee share plan where employees have the opportunity to purchase discounted Veolia shares
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia 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 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.