Network Operators - Queenstown

Veolia Australia and New Zealand; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental solutions provider in Queenstown is seeking a Networks Operator to maintain and repair water and wastewater networks. Responsibilities include responding to customer requests, conducting repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will be effective communicators with strong organisational skills and a relevant trade background. Full training will be provided.

Benefits

On the job training and career development

Competitive hourly rate

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee share plan with discounted shares

Qualifications

• Effective communicator who can interact with all levels of the organisation.
• Willing to maintain harmonious team relationships.
• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously.
• Planning and organisational skills with accurate work record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of water and wastewater networks.
• Installation and repair of water metres.
• Respond to customer service requests appropriately.
• Log reports and complete necessary paperwork.
• Provide network operations support as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Planning and organisational ability

High personal integrity

Computer literacy

Education

Current full driver's license (preferably with Class 2)

Ideally have pipe welding, electrofusion, plumbing trade background

Job description

Overview

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 4000 passionate innovators who are committed to environmental solutions that preserve and renew natural resources. You’ll have the opportunity to build your career and help resource the world. We currently have vacancies (3 x positions) for a Networks Operator based in Queenstown. The role is responsible for operating and maintaining water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation networks and ensuring service delivery demonstrates Veolia’s commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and customer service while meeting performance and health and safety procedures.

What’s on offer

• On the job training and career development.
• A great team-working environment.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Employee share plan where employees have the opportunity to purchase discounted Veolia shares.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support.
• $30-$32 hour wages – permanent full time position 40 hours/week.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Maintenance and repair of the water and wastewater reticulation networks.
• Installation and repair of water metres.
• Repair of burst water mains.
• Act as a point of contact for customer requests for service. Appropriately respond to these in a timely manner, assessing and coordinating remedial action if required.
• Accurately log all reports and jobs, completing the necessary paperwork and filing where required.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Capital Works improvement programs.
• Provide network operations support to the Networks Supervisor and Veolia team undertaking minor repairs, assisting with major repairs and replacing reticulated pipelines.
• Positively contribute to the district based operations teams by fostering effective working relationships with field, engineering and management staff, client representatives, customers and suppliers.
• Participation on the on-call roster.
• Undertake such general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client and customers.

What you’ll need to be successful

• An effective communicator who can interact and relate to staff at all levels of the organisation, and the client / customers.
• Willing to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues for a harmonious team environment.
• A self-starter who can work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Planning and organisational ability and proven ability to maintain accurate work records.
• High degree of personal integrity with a good work ethic.
• Confidence in one\'s own judgement and capability.
• Can maintain a stable performance level during periods of pressure and able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willing to complete further training as required.
• Computer literate.
• Current full driver\'s license (preferably with Class 2).
• Ideally have pipe welding, electrofusion, plumbing trade, drain layer or construction trade background/experience.
• Ability and willingness to work out of hours when required.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

Preferred

• Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements (preferred).
• Traffic Management (preferred).
• Working Heights (preferred).
• Confined Space (preferred).
• National Certificate in Water Reticulation (preferred).

A Veolia Career

Veolia values diversity, equality and inclusion, and is committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career and a more sustainable world.

If you are a reliable team player with excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills, we would like to hear from you.

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.