Job Description

The Opportunity

We're looking for a hands on Plant Operator / Electrician to keep our Recycled Water Treatment Plant in Fairfield running at full steam. If you're a tradesperson who likes getting stuck into real work – fault-finding, maintaining equipment, and keeping critical infrastructure humming – this could be the role for you.

You'll be working with a solid crew, on a plant that actually matters. The water we treat goes back into the community, so what you do every day makes a real difference.

What's on offer

• Competitive pay + annual bonus – your hard work gets rewarded
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers + super on unpaid leave
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym access for you and your family
• 7% BUPA health insurance discount
• Employee share plan – own a piece of the company
• $1,500 referral bonus – get paid to bring good people on board
• Paid volunteer day every year
• Employee Assistance Program – support when you need it

What you'll be responsible for

• Running the plant – keeping the recycled water treatment facility operating at its best
• Fault-finding and fixing – diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues and getting them sorted
• Planned maintenance – scheduled servicing, repairs, and major equipment overhauls
• Monitoring systems – using SCADA to keep an eye on operations and respond to alerts
• Water sampling and basic lab testing – making sure water quality hits the mark
• Logging your work – keeping accurate records in the maintenance management system
• Managing contractors on site – overseeing external trades and handling permits to work
• After-hours on-call rotation – shared roster, remote plant supervision included
• Working safely – following our safety standards every single day, no shortcuts

What you'll need to be successful

• Electrical trade qualification (essential)
• Experience in water treatment, utilities, or industrial plant operations (a big plus)
• Solid background in electrical systems and general plant maintenance

Why Veolia?

Veolia is one of the world's biggest names in environmental services – water, waste, and energy. In Australia, we work with councils, governments, and industry to deliver essential services that keep communities running. You won't be just another number here – you'll be part of a team doing work that genuinely matters.

Safety & Inclusion

We take safety seriously. Our Always Safe Charter means everyone goes home in one piece, every day – no exceptions.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and people of all experience levels.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to diversity, inclusion, and our Always Safe Charter ensuring every employee returns home safely every day.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.

Ready to get your hands on something meaningful?
Hit Apply now – we'd love to hear from you.