Company Description
WM New Zealand Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
Job Description
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician to join the team at Green Island. In this role, you will have the responsibility for carrying out monitoring and associated tasks in accordance with the Site Environmental Monitoring Plan and Consent Conditions. This role has a significant emphasis pertaining to odour control and monitoring.
Key responsibilities of the position will include:
- Carry out field sampling and testing in accordance with Site Environmental Monitoring Plan and Consent conditions.
- Prepare samples for dispatch to external analytical laboratories.
- Liaise and coordinate with external laboratories.
- Assess test results and make recommendations to ensure compliance with consent conditions.
- Enter results data accurately and timely into site database.
- Provide efficient and accurate analytical test results.
- Undertake waste sampling and testing on incoming waste loads.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory and field-testing equipment in accordance with the Equipment Calibration Program.
- Prepare reports on environmental monitoring data for both internal and external use.
- Update works procedures as necessary.
- Actively support OHS requirements in all activities on site.
- Undertake other projects from time to time as directed by the Manager.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role:
We are looking for someone with outdoor, hands on experience, everything else can be taught! You ideally have excellent written and verbal communication, planning organisation and time management skills. You will also:
- Have a valid and current full drivers license.
- Strong IT skills using Microsoft Office suite.
- Satisfactory level of fitness for accessing field monitoring points and a willingness to be able to work outdoors in varied conditions.
- Ability to safely drive a 4WD under site conditions.
- Tertiary qualifications in Applied Sciences or equivalent science discipline desirable.
Additional Information
In return
We offer a competitive hourly rate, ongoing training, and personal development so you can achieve your career goals and a great company culture.
You will be part of a great team committed to providing a comprehensive one-stop service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling, and industrial needs of our clients.
How to Apply
If you believe you have the skills and experience to be a part of this exciting and growing business, please click “I’m Interested” or “Apply now”.
WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
Only applications from those with the legal right and ability to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.