Job Description

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 Electrical Team Leader to join our team in Wellington. The primary objective of the Electrical Team Leader is to support and manage work activities related to electrical systems, calibration, and instrumentation maintenance, while assisting with PLC and SCADA systems

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

A key responsibility of the role is to provide technical support and guidance on electrical and instrumentation matters to customers, contractors, and Veolia staff in the Wellington region, including Operations and Capex Renewals teams. This role will manage the electrical and instrumentation maintenance team, ensuring all members are trained in proper maintenance procedures and calibration techniques.

Additionally, you will collaborate closely with PLC and SCADA specialists, offering support and assistance as needed to maintain the integrity and efficiency of these systems. This may include coordinating with specialists for system upgrades, troubleshooting, and integration of new instrumentation.

Finally, this role will ensure that service delivery demonstrates the company's commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and customer service while meeting key performance indicators, in accordance with the company's vision and mission statements. This role will have a particular focus on enhancing the reliability and accuracy of electrical and instrumentation systems through rigorous maintenance and calibration practices.

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of engineering degree and/or relevant tertiary qualification
• Electrical Trade certificate level 4
• Demonstrable experience in electrical and instrumentation systems (including PLC/SCADA) / related asset management and/or project delivery; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience:

• Experience in team management
• Experience with electrical systems, technical solutions, Instrumentation, PLC/SCADA and/or project management and delivery
• Experience in asset management and alignment with contract obligations
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to organise resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to assess and assimilate a wide range of information and consolidate a position or assessment.
• A self-starter with an ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ability to handle stress and pressure with strong communication, people management, teamwork, and coaching skills.
• A commercial focus and the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients and customers.
• A keen eye for detail and a desire for excellent customer service.
• Motivation and enthusiasm and a flexible mindset

Other:

• Motor vehicle drivers’ licence
• Computer skills.
• Well-developed reporting and report writing skills.
• Understanding of quality assurance systems such as ISO9001 and ISO14001.

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 this role resonates with you 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.