Technician

Veolia; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Plant Operator/Technician in Fairfield to ensure optimal performance of recycled water treatment facilities. The role involves utilising SCADA systems, performing maintenance activities, and overseeing contractors while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have an electrical trade qualification and experience in water treatment operations. This position offers competitive remuneration, professional development, and other employee benefits including parental leave and health insurance discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with annual bonus

Company car allowance and fuel card

14 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers

Professional development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Employee share plan

Paid volunteer day annually

Employee referral rewards up to $1,500

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification is essential.
• Experience in water treatment operations is highly regarded.
• Proven capability in electrical systems and general plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal performance of recycled water treatment facilities.
• Utilise SCADA monitoring systems for plant operations.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Perform scheduled maintenance activities and repairs.
• Contribute to after-hours support rotation.
• Document operations accurately with CMMS.
• Oversee external contractors and work authorisation.
• Maintain workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Execute water sampling protocols and lab testing.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Experience in water treatment operations

Capability in electrical systems

General plant maintenance

Job description

The Opportunity

Veolia ANZ is seeking an experienced Plant Operator / Technician to join our team in Fairfield 2165. Within this role you’ll be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of our advanced Recycled Water Treatment Scheme, ensuring we consistently achieve quality, reliability, and safety benchmarks.

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration package including bonus
• Professional development pathways within a global environmental services leader
• Engaging technical position making meaningful contributions to water sustainability

What you’ll be responsible for

• Ensure optimal performance of recycled water treatment facilities to achieve contractual performance indicators
• Utilise SCADA monitoring systems to oversee plant operations and address system alerts
• Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions through effective corrective measures
• Perform scheduled maintenance activities, repairs, and major equipment servicing
• Contribute to after-hours support rotation and remote plant supervision
• Document operations accurately using CMMS and enterprise management systems
• Oversee external contractors and administer work authorisation procedures
• Maintain adherence to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards
• Execute water sampling protocols and perform laboratory testing procedures

What you’ll need to be successful

• Electrical trade qualification
• Demonstrated experience in water treatment operations (highly regarded)
• Proven capability in electrical systems and general plant maintenance

Why Veolia?

Apply now to join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering water services to NSW communities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package with annual bonus programs
• Company car allowance, fuel card and novated lease options
• 14 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) + super on unpaid leave
• Professional development programs and LinkedIn Learning access
• Employee Assistance Program and fitness passport
• Discounted health insurance (7% BUPA discount)
• Employee share plan with discounts and share matching
• Paid volunteer day annually
• Employee referral rewards up to $1,500

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.