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Title:  Maintenance Technician - Wellington

Location: 

Wellington, NZ, NZ, 5010

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 are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our Wellington based team.. In this newly created role you will be responsible for the undertaking and delivery of the maintenance and/or housekeeping items to enable Veolia meet its contractual, legislative, obligations for the Wellington Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Service Contract.

 

What's on offer

  • Competitive remuneration

  • Time and a half after 8 hours daily,

  • Time and a half after 40 hours weekly, 

  • 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

  • Delivery of maintenance and/or housekeeping items in a timely manner.

  • Support the Operations and Projects teams

  • Supervision of contractors, when required

  • VAMS - Recording of all work undertaken and sign off of work schedules / ad-hoc work

  • Comply with the requirements of VANZ Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Environmental Policy Statements.

  • Adhere to all written and verbal instructions, procedures and information issued by VANZ relating to both health and safety and environmental issues and complies 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.

  • Participate in emergency maintenance tasks as part of an after hours roster.

  • All employees are responsible for reporting and hazards, incidents and accidents through the correct procedures.

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications:

  • Mechanical qualification.
  • Trade Certificate in Engineering - mechanical based trade; or equivalent skills and experience

 

Experience includes:

  • Experience with maintenance management systems and team development
  • Knowledge of wastewater treatment operations and maintenance activities.
  • Experience with the use of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and control systems (desirable).
  • Ability to organise resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines through balancing commitments and priorities
  • Flexibility and an ability to handle stress and pressure with strong communication, people management, teamwork and coaching skills.
  • Motivation and enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail and a desire for excellent customer service

 

Ideally will have:

  • Valid motor vehicle drivers licence (Class 1);
  • Forklift License and License endorsement;
  • First Aid, CPR and AED Certificate;
  • Fire Extinguisher Training;
  • Confined Space Entry Certificate
  • Overhead Gantry Crane Certificate; and
  • Rigger Certificate.

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.
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