Industrial Electrical Technician - Wellington

Veolia Australia and New Zealand; Porirua; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental services company in Wellington is seeking an Industrial Electrical Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical systems in treatment plants. Ideal candidates will have hands-on electrical experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to safety compliance. This role emphasizes autonomy and compliance with New Zealand regulations, offering an opportunity to join an innovative team focused on ecological transformation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on industrial electrical experience.
• Exposure to wastewater/process industry is preferred.
• Ability to fault find electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems.
• Document maintenance tasks in the Veolia Asset Management System.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification - Electrical

Job description

Overview

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 150 years, we have an opportunity for an Industrial Electrical Technician who will be responsible for undertaking electrical and industrial activities to ensure the Treatment Plants and their processes are functioning and in optimal condition.

What you'll be responsible for

• Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade electrical systems, equipment, and components in industrial settings, ensuring compliance with New Zealand Electrical Standards and regulations.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant and equipment, adhering to best practices, manufacturers\' recommendations, and NZ regulatory requirements. Ensure all such tasks are accurately recorded in the Veolia Asset Management System (VAMS).
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical problems using various testing devices and analytical tools, including programming, Variable Speed Drives, and other automated systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams; update electrical drawings as needed to maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage and organize electrical work with a high degree of autonomy, including scoping projects, obtaining appropriate authorizations, and working at heights, in confined spaces, and on elevated platforms as required.
• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers, providing inductions, issuing work plans, supervising when needed, and auditing their work to ensure compliance with NZ standards and company policies.
• Conduct inspections, monitor equipment performance, and provide detailed reports on plant status, work programs, and other required information to the Maintenance Coordinator. Document all findings and actions in VAMS.
• Operate workshop equipment, manage inventory, and organize supplies for maintenance work, ensuring all tools and materials meet NZ safety and quality standards.
• Participate in the On-Call duty operators\' roster and promptly escalate issues to Team Leaders and Coordinators when necessary, logging all incidents and responses in VAMS.
• Maintain required trade qualifications, certifications, and competencies through ongoing training and professional development, staying current with NZ electrical codes and industry best practices.
• Contribute to and comply with Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental Management Systems, including adherence to Veolia\'s policies, procedures, and the V-ANZ Behaviour Framework (CRIPT).
• Diligently use the Veolia Asset Management System (VAMS) to record all corrective and preventive maintenance tasks, work orders, equipment status updates, and other relevant information. Collaborate effectively with internal staff and undertake general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client, always prioritizing safety and compliance with NZ standards.

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications

• Trade qualification - Electrical
• Computer literacy.

Experience

• Hands-on industrial Electrical experience.
• Exposure to the Wastewater and/or process industry and basic understanding of various treatment technologies and processes is preferable.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Ability to fault find electrical equipment
• Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies.
• Hazardous area experience

Personal Attributes

• Ability to assess and assimilate a wide range of information and consolidate a position or assessment effectively.
• Persistence and confidence in own judgement and capability.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances, strong analytical skills and focus on quality of work.
• A self starter with an ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Results focussed team player.
• High degree of personal integrity.
• A positive attitude.

Other Relevant Skills Or Information

• Knowledge of water and wastewater operations, maintenance and project activities.
• Understanding of the criticality of operational requirements and resource consent compliance.
• Understanding of the commercial nature of the operations of Veolia.
• Ability to organise resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines through balancing commitments and priorities.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, computing, 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 with an aptitude for both office and field work.
• Motivation and enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail and a desire for excellent customer service.

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 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’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

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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.