Capital Works Operator Senior - Queenstown

Veolia; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OT after 8h daily

OT after 40h weekly

On call allowances

Meal allowances

Great team environment

Local business discounts

Gym membership discounts

Employee social club

Growth opportunities

Stable employment

Meaningful work

EAP program

Job summary

Veolia Australia and New Zealand is seeking a Senior Capital Works Operator to lead on-site capital projects, ensure safety compliance, and deliver on-time milestones within the 3-waters framework.

You will work with contractors and internal teams to manage documentation, risk assessments, and progress against KPIs in a dynamic utility environment. This role offers growth, stability, and meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Combination of education, training and experience.
• Relevant hands-on trade specific experience.
• Exposure to the water and/or waste water industry and basic understanding of water treatment technologies are preferable.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Ability to fault find on damaged 3 waters infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the delegated capital works team on site to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of all project deliverables.
• Execute all aspects of capital works projects from establishment through to completion.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures to maintain a zero-harm work environment, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies.
• Monitor project progress against milestones and KPIs, proactively identifying and mitigating delays to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Team Lead, contractors, and internal departments to facilitate seamless project execution and maintain clear communication throughout all phases.
• Maintain accurate on-site project documentation, including safety records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Trade experience

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Project documentation tools

Job description

About Veolia

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 170 years.

The Opportunity

The Senior Capital Works Operator is responsible for undertaking Capital Works projects to enable Veolia to meet its contractual and legislative obligations for the approved capital works programme.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Time and a half after 8 hours daily,
• Time and a half after 40 hours weekly,
• On call allowances, where applicable,
• Meal allowances, where applicable,
• A great team focused working environment
• Employee benefits at local businesses,
• Reduced gym membership fees, Employee social club,
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise the delegated capital works team on site to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of all project deliverables
• Execute all aspects of capital works projects from establishment through to completion
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures to maintain a zero-harm work environment, ensuring full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company policies
• Monitor project progress against established milestones and key performance indicators, proactively identifying and mitigating potential delays or obstacles to ensure on-time project delivery
• Coordinate with Team Lead, contractors, and internal departments to facilitate seamless project execution and maintain clear communication channels throughout all phases of capital works projects
• Maintain accurate on site project documentation, including safety records, and compliance documentation, ensuring full traceability and accountability for all capital works activities

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications:

• Combination of education, training and experience.

Experience:

• Relevant hands-on trade specific experience.
• Exposure to the water and/or waste water industry and basic understanding of various
• water treatment technologies and processes are preferable.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and
• contractors.
• Ability to fault find on damaged 3 waters infrastructure.
• Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies.

Other relevant skills or information:

• Knowledge of water and wastewater operations, maintenance and project activities.
• Understanding of the criticality of 3 waters operational requirements.
• Understanding of the commercial nature of the operations of Veolia.
• Ability to organise resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines through balancing commitments and priorities.
• Literacy, 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.
• Motivation and enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail and a desire for excellent customer service.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you will join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

Here, you will have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

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.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.