Title:  Automation & SCADA Support Engineer

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.
 

Based in Wellington NZ , the SCADA Operations Support Engineer role which sits within the Operations Technology team is responsible for the undertaking and delivery of operational SCADA services to enable Veolia Water to meet its contractual and legislative obligations, and grow the Veolia Water business. 

What's on offer

• Positive, inclusive, collaborative and innovative culture
• Contributing meaningfully to Veolia’s Purpose of Ecological Transformation
• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
• A high degree of autonomy to work on diverse technical initiatives? 
   

What you'll be responsible for

• Support day-to-day operational functions of the O&M assets (including on-call functionality across all VNZ SCADA systems) 
• Maintain and optimise SCADA and automation systems 
• Provide 24 hours / 7 day a week support to Operational teams 
• Provide on call support with  the greater New Zealand OT team
• Provide process optimisation insights for the Operational and Technical team
• Support to the he Operations team to ensure operational excellence and compliance
• Manage and maintain a dedicated supplier and subcontractor network focused on telemetry, communications and instrumentation services and products. 

Additional responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

• Comply with the requirements of VWANZ Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Environmental Policy Statements. 
• Adhere to all written and verbal instructions, procedures and information issued by VWANZ relating to both health and safety and environmental issues and comply with all relevant procedures outlined in New Zealand Business Systems Manual and the integrated Business Management System (IBMS) Manual. 
• Comply with the requirements of the company business management system and the Quality Policy for Drinking Water and Wastewater to contribute to the company commitment to provide safe, high quality drinking water and wastewater services that consistently meets or exceed the requirements of the company's contracts. 
• All employees are responsible for reporting and hazards, incidents and accidents through the correct procedures. 
• Any other duties as required 

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications: 
● Bsc, Bachelor or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering /  Automation / SCADA or associated discipline, and demonstrable experience of electrical and SCADA design and / or operations, preferably in a water based environment

Experience: 

• Proven ability to manage SCADA, telemetry systems and monitoring equipment  
• Exposure to the water and/or process industry and basic understanding of various water treatment technologies and processes. 
• Working with water quality and assurance monitoring programmes 
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and work in a team environment

Personal Attributes: 
●Ability to assess and assimilate a wide range of information and consolidate a position or assessment effectively. 
● Persistence and confidence in one's own judgement and capability. 
● Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances, strong analytical skills and focus on quality of work. 
● A self starter with an ability to work with a high degree of autonomy. 
● Results focussed team player. 
● High degree of personal integrity. 
● A confident and effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships and interact at all levels of organisations (including corporate and large public sector organisations). 
 

Other relevant skills or information: 

• Experience with Datran, InTouch, System Platform, GeoSCADA, Powerlink, Aspex and Citec systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater operations, maintenance and project activities
• Understanding of the criticality of operational requirements such as water quality and resource consent compliance. 
• Ability to organise resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines through balancing commitments and priorities. 
• Strong literacy, numeracy, computing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and contractors. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for both office and field work. 
• Motivation and enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail and a desire for excellent customer service.
• Electrical design and process control are essential.

A Veolia Career

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. When you join Veolia, you become part of a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to achieving extraordinary results. 
You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented and intelligent professionals who are constantly pushing boundaries and accomplishing incredible feats.

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.

If you have the experience and are looking for a fulfilling career with a global organisation, then apply today!

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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.