Title:  Process Engineer (Energy Manager)

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.

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, committed to ecological transformation through sustainable water and waste management solutions. We're dedicated to delivering operational excellence while upholding the principles of Te Mana o Te Wai—respecting water as a taonga (treasure) for our communities and environment.

The Opportunity

Veolia NZ is seeking an experienced Process Engineer (Energy Manager) to join our team at the Moa Point Sludge Minimisation Facility (SMF) in Wellington. This is a unique opportunity to be part of New Zealand's first Thermal Hydrolysis Process technology facility.

In this role, you'll continuously monitor and optimize energy, utility, and chemical consumption across the SMF while developing and implementing process improvements. You'll maximize operational efficiency through process control optimization and energy management strategies, ensuring the facility meets its performance and sustainability targets. This is an ideal position for a process engineering professional passionate about energy efficiency and sustainable operations.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• 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

Process Optimisation

• Provide specialist process engineering advice across SMF, Moa Point WWTP, and Western WWTP
• Conduct and maintain energy balances for digestion systems
• Implement process control improvements
• Monitor and optimise utility and chemical consumption
• Lead technical improvement projects
• Create and maintain process benchmarking systems

Energy Management

• Develop and implement long-term energy management strategies
• Monitor and analyse energy consumption patterns across all facilities
• Lead energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability projects
• Engage with stakeholders on energy-related matters
• Coordinate with maintenance teams on energy-related improvements
• Prepare energy performance reports
• Identify opportunities for energy optimisation

Technical Support

• Provide specialist process engineering advice
• Support commissioning and optimisation activities
• Develop and review SOP procedures
• Coordinate with operations teams on process improvements
• Provide technical training to operations staff
• Troubleshoot complex process issues

Safety and Compliance

• Drive compliance with contractual obligations, resource consent requirements, and H&S/environmental regulations
• Promote positive safety behaviors and develop a proactive safety culture
• Participate in safety audits and risk assessments
• Report and investigate safety/environmental hazards, near misses, and incidents
• Contribute to Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental Management Systems
• Comply with Veolia's Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Policy Statements
• Participate in toolbox and H&S meetings

What you'll need to be successful

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or equivalent
• Process optimization experience in the wastewater industry
• Energy management expertise
• Experience with process control optimization
• Proven problem-solving skills with documented methodologies
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Beneficial: Experience with wastewater treatment processes

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Post-graduate qualification in water/wastewater treatment
• Demonstrated experience with anaerobic digestion and thermal drying processes
• Proficient understanding of ISO50001
• Basic understanding of ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001, and/or ISO55001

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Meticulous attention to detail in documentation
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Strong team player with collaborative mindset
• Safety-focused mindset with proactive approach
• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously
• Positive can-do attitude
• Proficient in process modeling and simulation
• Understanding of SCADA systems
• Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations
• Strong data analysis capabilities
• Emergency response capabilities
• Ability to organize resources, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
• Understanding of operational requirements and resource consent compliance
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with clients and contractors
• Aptitude for both office and field work
• Motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to customer service

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!

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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.

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.