Senior Air Quality Technician - Field Testing Leader

Watercare Services Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts at retailers

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Air Quality Technician to join our team, conducting discharge stack emissions testing across sites nationwide. You will help collect accurate monitoring data using complex sampling systems and instruments, with a focus on discharge stack emissions and odour monitoring.

The role requires at least 3 years in this field, a tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering, a full driver’s license, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in environmental monitoring or air quality testing.
• Tertiary qualification in Science (Chemistry or Environmental) or Engineering.
• Physical role requiring working outdoors, at heights, and travel across New Zealand.
• Full driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide site investigations and sampling plans for monitoring projects.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate stack emission sampling trains, odour and gas analysers.
• Write customers reports based on data with peer review.
• Work with a team of air quality technicians and clients with clear communication.
• Submit samples for analysis, calculation and reporting of results.
• Maintain ISO 17025 quality system documentation and process improvements.

Skills

Driver's license

Advanced technical report writing

Client communication

Planning and organising fieldwork

Health and Safety awareness

Education

BSc in Chemistry or Environmental Science

Engineering degree

Job description

Watercare Services Limited in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Air Quality Technician to join our team, conducting discharge stack emissions testing across sites nationwide. You will help collect accurate monitoring data using complex sampling systems and instruments, with a focus on discharge stack emissions and odour monitoring.

The role requires at least 3 years in this field, a tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering, a full driver’s license, and willingness to travel.