Dam Technician

Watercare; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company is seeking a Dam Technician in Penang, George Town. This position involves hands-on operations and maintenance of Headworks structures and hydrological networks. Candidates should have a current NZ driver's license and experience in a relevant field, alongside technical skills and outdoor confidence. The role offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and additional staff benefits.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts at large retailers

Qualifications

• Current NZ driver's license.
• Experience in a similar environment with knowledge of water safety.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining Headworks structures.
• Supporting operational management of the Headworks system.
• Maintaining hydrological network performance.

Skills

Confidence in outdoor environments

Technical expertise

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to swim 50m

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science

Tools

Computerised database systems

Job description

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate‑resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

This is an exciting opportunity to work amongst the heart of Auckland's water supply – working outdoors on and around dams in the greater Auckland region.

As a Dam Technician, you will be in a hands‑on, operational role where your confidence in the outdoors and around water (including the ability to swim at least 50m), as well as your technical expertise will be a key prerequisite for your success.

The key tasks of the role include:

• Operating and maintaining Headworks structures and infrastructure serviceability.
• Maintaining effective communication and supporting the operational management of the Headworks system
• Maintaining the hydrological network to meet required performance standards

In this role you will bring:

• A current NZ driver's license
• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science is desirable but not essential
• Experience in a similar environment with proven knowledge of safety in and around water (with the ability to swim 50m)
• Experience using computerised database systems
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a close‑knit team.

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - www.careers.watercare.co.nz