Operator Maintainer – Water & Wastewater

WIOA; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role

Vehicle

Fuel card

Laptop

Bonus

Training & development

Fitness Passport

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an experienced Operator Maintainer to operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment assets at client sites across the Pilbara. This hands-on role offers varied work, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop your career with a global leader in environmental services.

The role is permanent and Pilbara-based with a tool of trade vehicle, fuel card, laptop, and bonus. Training and career development opportunities, Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, paid parental

Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater treatment operations preferred.
• Mechanical trade Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Monitor plant performance and support process optimisation.
• Collect water samples and complete documentation.
• Perform routine inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance.
• Manage work orders, spare parts, tools and equipment.
• Coordinate contractors and maintain client relationships.
• Complete operational, compliance and performance reports.
• Support safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Travel to client sites across the Pilbara, with possible overnight stays.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Education

Mechanical trade Qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking an experienced Operator Maintainer to operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment assets at client sites across the Pilbara.

You’ll join a supportive team responsible for keeping essential infrastructure operating safely, reliably and in line with environmental and contractual requirements.

This is a hands‑on role offering varied work, autonomy and the opportunity to develop your career with a global leader in environmental services.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, Pilbara based residential role
• Tool of trade vehicle, fuel card, laptop and bonus
• Training and career development opportunities
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Paid parental leave and one paid volunteer day each year

What You’ll Do

• Operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants
• Monitoring plant performance and supporting process optimisation
• Collecting water samples and completing associated documentation
• Completing routine inspections and identifying maintenance needs
• Performing routine and reactive maintenance
• Managing work orders, spare parts, tools and equipment
• Coordinating contractors and maintaining positive client relationships
• Completing operational, compliance and performance reportsContributing to safe work practices and continuous improvement
• Regular travel to client sites across the Pilbara is required and may include overnight stays.
• Some evening and weekend work may also be needed to meet operational requirements.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in water or wastewater treatment operations preferred
• Mechanical trade Qualification

Why Veolia?

Veolia is a global leader in environmental solutions, delivering essential water, waste, energy and industrial services across Australia and New Zealand.

At Veolia, your work contributes to protecting the environment and supporting the communities we serve. You’ll join a business that prioritises safety, provides genuine development opportunities and recognises the contribution of its people.

Veolia welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

Veolia conducts recruitment fairly, ethically and transparently based on merit. Candidates must disclose any direct or indirect personal or professional relationships with Veolia or parties connected to Veolia’s business.