Network Operator - Wastewater

Recruitmenthub; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitmenthub in Whanganui, New Zealand, is seeking a Network Operator for Wastewater to operate and maintain wastewater pump stations and rural schemes, ensuring reliable service and regulatory compliance. The role involves hands-on work and collaboration with the Three Waters team.

You will conduct resource consent sampling and compliance monitoring, evaluate problems, and take necessary steps to remedy. Weekend work and on-call roster participation are required.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you will need the following attributes:

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater pump stations.
• Operate rural wastewater schemes and treatment plants.
• Conduct necessary resource consent sampling and compliance monitoring.
• Evaluate problems and take necessary steps to remedy.
• Follow procedures for maintenance programmes.
• Be available to work weekends and participate in an on-call roster.

Job description

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Network Operator - Wastewater

Whanganui, New Zealand

Reference: 6940520

Do you have a keen eye for details and enjoy getting things done?

We are looking for someone passionate about delivering high quality service who is able to assist the Waste Water Team to meet its internal and external compliance and reporting obligations.

This role is varied and will require the successful person to be able to operate and maintain our wastewater pump stations, operate the rural wastewater schemes and treatment plants, conduct necessary resource consent sampling and compliance monitoring. Evaluate problems and take necessary steps to remedy.

To be successful in this role you will need the following attributes:

• Proven ability to follow procedures for maintenance programme
• Perform well under pressure
• Understand data and be able to draw appropriate conclusions
• Comply with all safe work procedures, policies and instructions
• Able to work weekends and participate in an on-call roster
• Support and participate in Emergency Management for the wider Council when required

Being a team player is essential as you'll work closely with all the other members of the Three Waters team and at times you will supervise and work with contractors external to the Whanganui District Council. You will be a hands-on person not afraid to get your hands dirty, with experience in the maintenance and operation of wastewater pump stations.

If you are a hard-working individual who enjoys a challenge, is an above average communicator and eager to provide excellent customer service we want to hear from you.