Senior Wastewater Operations Engineer - Project Lead

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand

Wellington

Hybrid

NZD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Veolia in Wellington is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to connect our Operations and Maintenance team with the client’s Project Management Office on major wastewater renewals and capital projects. You’ll bring sound operational judgement and translate complex information into practical guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Join a global environmental leader delivering essential services to Wellington communities.

Qualifications

Significant operational and engineering experience in wastewater treatment.
Strong technical judgement and the confidence to make informed decisions.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and translate between technical and non technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Act as the technical link between Veolia’s operational teams and the client’s project team
Review project designs and specifications from an operational, maintenance and compliance perspective
Make informed technical recommendations and identify operational risks
Represent operational requirements with internal, client and contractor stakeholders
Translate complex technical information into clear advice for different audiences
Contribute to project planning, risk assessments, operational readiness and commissioning
Ensure new and upgraded assets are safe, practical and ready for service