Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
At Downer, we’re committed to delivering excellence by creating an environment where our people can thrive and succeed. We offer:
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Join our Road Science team as a Bitumen Plant Operator based in Bluff, Southland.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our high-productivity bitumen emulsion manufacturing plant. You’ll play a key part in day-to-day plant operations, manufacturing activities, maintenance, and upholding strong safety and environmental standards. You’ll also be responsible:
Working collaboratively as part of a close team
Ensuring raw materials are available to meet customer demand
Maintaining plant equipment to a high standard
Completing plant performance logs and keeping systems up to date
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
Most importantly, you’ll bring a proactive, “can‑do” attitude and enjoy being part of a small, supportive team, along with a solid focus on health, safety, and environmental care. You’ll also need to be physically fit and comfortable at heights and in confined spaces.
Soft skills you will bring to the team :
Clear and confident communication skills
A customer - focused approach
Willingness to follow Safe Operating Procedures ( SOPs ) and permit-to-work systems
Reliable, organised, and able to work independently after training
A practical, logical approach to operating computer-controller plant systems
The following skills are highly desirable, though they can also be developed on the job:
Basic mechanical aptitude (comfortable troubleshooting minor plant issues once trained)
An F endorsement (forklift licence) - helpful but not essential
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!
Reference Number : 730264.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
