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

Our team is growing and we have an opportunity for a Water Treatment Operator to join us in the Central Hawke's Bay. We are looking for an individual who has water industry experience OR is looking to begin a career in the water industry, in which case Veolia will provide thorough training to set you up for success.

This role is responsible for operating and maintaining water treatment assets, and to uphold Veolia’s commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and customer service while meeting key performance indicators and applying health and safety procedures.

A current valid driver’s licence is a requirement.

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration

• Time and a half after 8 hours daily,

• Time and a half after 40 hours weekly,

• On call allowances, where applicable,

• 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

• Operate and maintain the water treatment assets and plant
• Troubleshoot and problem solve faults and defects that affect continued operation.
• Installation and repair of water treatment assets, such as valves, pumps, analysers etc.
• Undertake quality sampling of water samples in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Act as a point of contact for customer requests for service.
• Accurately log all reports and jobs, completing the necessary paperwork and filing where required
• Be present onsite to oversee contractor activities – this involves working reasonable and regular amounts of overtime, in a variety of weather conditions at multiple locations
• Positively contribute to the district based operations teams by fostering effective working relationships with field, engineering and management staff, client representatives and customers and suppliers.
• Assist and support other departments in the execution of their duties.
• Undertake such general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client and customers

What you'll need to be successful

• You will hold a NZQA or equivalent professional or trade qualification in Water and/or Wastewater network construction or operations and maintenance.
• Experience in a similar role, and knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure, systems, processes and standards
• Understanding of wastewater treatment operations, maintenance activities and criticality of operations requirements.
• Understanding of resource consents and their criticality.
• An understanding of SCADA systems.

You are an effective communicator with a strong work ethic, and with confidence in your own capability, you work with a high degree of personal integrity and autonomy. Along with planning and organisational ability you are able to work well under pressure and quickly adapt to changing circumstances. You bring with you strong commercial acumen, analytical, problem solving skills as well as good literacy and numeracy skills

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.