Treatment Operator

The Opportunity

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 150 years.

We have an opportunity for 2 experienced Treatment Operators to join our team in Queenstwon. This role is responsible for undertaking treatment plant operations activities to ensure the plants operate in safe, efficient and compliance conditions at all times.

What's on offer

• A great team-working environment
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation

What you'll be responsible for

Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintain the required qualification and certification to meet regulatory requirements.
• Complete ongoing training to maintain the required competency for the role.
• Completion of routine tasks and inspections and making the necessary process adjustments within your skill sets to ensure processes are optimal Carrying out routine inspections to ensure all instruments and equipment are operating correctly and are collaborated and certified.
•  Issuing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks to the maintenance team and ensuring work is planned and carried out to the required quality standards.
• Providing training to trainees - within your skill sets Organising / ordering consumables, materials and spares, and manage subcontractor and suppliers
• Participating in the On-Call duty operator roster. Contribute to the management of Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Systems, while applying these procedures in all aspects of work,
• Comply with the requirements of the company's business management system and the Quality Policy for drinking water, wastewater treatment and disposal to contribute to the company's commitment to provide safe, high quality drinking water and wastewater services that consistently meets or exceeds the requirements of the Contracts,
• All employees are responsible for reporting any problems with the business management system, particularly in relation to the management of occupational health and safety, environment and drinking water,
• To undertake such general duties as and when required for the effective provision of services to the client.

What you'll need to be successful

• Qualifications:

  • Either an NZQA Level 5 Diploma - Water Treatment OR one 3 of relevant work experience.
  • Computer literacy.

  Experience:

  • Hands-on wastewater treatment plant experience.
  • Exposure to the water and/or process industry and basic understanding of various water treatment technologies and processes is preferable.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
  • Ability to fault find treatment processes Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies. 

  Other relevant skills or information:

  • Knowledge of wastewater treatment operations Understanding of the criticality of operational requirements and resource consent compliance.
  • Understanding of the commercial nature of the operations of Veolia.
  • Ability to organise resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines through balancing commitments and priorities. 
  • Strong literacy, numeracy, computing, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and contractors.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for both office and field work.
  • Motivation and enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail and a desire for excellent customer service.

As a self starter and a results focussed team player, you demonstrate the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, and personal integrity topped off with a positive attitude. In addition you have the experience and ability to assess and assimilate a wide range of information and consolidate a position or assessment effectively. You bring with you strong analytical skills and quality of work is paramount to you. Persistence and confidence in your own judgement and capability, come naturally to you as well as being able to adapt to changing circumstances.

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT 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.