SCADA Automation Engineer — 24/7 Water Ops

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand

Queenstown

On-site

NZD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great team environment

Growth opportunities

Stable employment with a reputable 3-w

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Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a SCADA Automation Support Engineer to ensure reliable water and wastewater services across New Zealand. You will provide critical 24/7 support to operational assets, maintaining and optimizing SCADA systems that serve communities.

Join a world-leading 3 waters network with opportunities for growth and development. The role suits a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer who can work autonomously and across multiple locations, applying strong electrical

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical, SCADA, or related discipline) or equivalent education/experience.
Experience managing SCADA, telemetry and monitoring equipment.
Experience in water/process industry with water treatment knowledge.
Working knowledge of water quality and assurance monitoring programs.
Strong electrical design and process control expertise.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational support and on-call coverage for SCADA systems across all Veolia NZ facilities
Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot SCADA and automation systems to ensure peak performance
Deliver 24/7 support to operational teams across multiple locations
Provide process optimization insights to drive operational excellence
Manage supplier and subcontractor networks for telemetry, communications, and instrumentation services
Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and health & safety obligations
Support preventative maintenance programs and testing schedules