Title:  Networks Operator - Thames

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 170 years.

We currently have a vacancy for a Networks Operator based in Thames 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

• A great team-working environment

• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

• Competitive salary 

• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

• Maintenance and repair of the water and wastewater reticulation networks.
• Installation and repair of water metres
• Repair of burst water mains
• 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 minor 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 and a good work ethic
• Can maintain a stable performance level during periods of pressure and able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Willing to complete further training as required
• Computer literate
• Current full driver's licence (preferably with Class 2)
• Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements
• Ability and willingness to work out of hours when required and participation of on-call roster
• Basic Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

Preferred

• Working Heights (preferred)
• Confined Space (preferred)
• National Certificate in Water Reticulation (preferred)

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans. 

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 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.