Energy-Savvy Process Engineer – Wastewater

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great team environment

Growth opportunities

Stable employment

Meaningful work for community

EAP program

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Process Engineer (Energy Manager) to join the Moa Point Sludge Minimisation Facility in Wellington. You will optimise energy, utility and chemical use while driving process improvements and energy management strategies to meet performance and sustainability targets.

The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within a world-leading 3 waters network, contributing to the well-being of the community and sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Process optimisation experience in the wastewater industry.
• Energy management expertise.
• Experience with process control optimization.
• Proven problem-solving skills with documented methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist process engineering advice across SMF, Moa Point WWTP, and Western WWTP.
• Conduct and maintain energy balances for digestion systems.
• Implement process control improvements.
• Monitor and optimise utility and chemical consumption.
• Lead technical improvement projects.
• Create and maintain process benchmarking systems.

Skills

Process optimisation

Energy management

SCADA systems

CMMS systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Chemical/Process Engineering degree

Post-graduate qualification in water/wastewater (Desirable)

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Process Engineer (Energy Manager) to join the Moa Point Sludge Minimisation Facility in Wellington. You will optimise energy, utility and chemical use while driving process improvements and energy management strategies to meet performance and sustainability targets.

The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within a world-leading 3 waters network, contributing to the well-being of the community and sustainable operations.