Technician

Veolia; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support to New Zealand

Professional development opportunities

Chance to live and work in beautiful A

Job summary

Veolia Australia and New Zealand is seeking a THP operations specialist to operate and monitor dewatering, THP, anaerobic digestion and thermal drying processes. You will participate in daily routines, collect samples, and analyze data to optimise performance.

This role emphasizes strong problem-solving, CMMS usage, and collaboration with Moa Point WWTP teams to ensure integrated plant performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in wastewater treatment processes (anaerobic digestion and thermal drying advantageous).
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to maintain accurate work records.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Proficiency in SCADA systems and process control.
• Strong technical abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate dewatering, THP, anaerobic digestion, and thermal dryer units.
• Execute daily operational routines including process monitoring, sampling, and testing.
• Optimise process control parameters using SCADA systems.
• Respond to process alarms and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate operational data records and detailed logs.
• Collaborate with Moa Point WWTP teams to ensure integrated plant performance.

Skills

SCADA systems

Process control

CMMS

Wastewater treatment

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical/Mechanical certification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

The Opportunity

Be part of New Zealand's first Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) technology! This is a unique, career-defining role where you'll become one of the country's first specialised THP operators, working with cutting-edge technology and receiving exclusive training from Veolia's global experts.

What's on offer

• Relocation support to New Zealand
• Professional development opportunities
• Chance to live and work in beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand
• Career growth in a cutting-edge facility
• This is a unique opportunity to share your technical expertise, join a prestigious environmental project.

What you'll be responsible for

Operational Excellence:

• Monitor and operate dewatering, THP, anaerobic digestion, and thermal dryer units
• Execute daily operational routines including process monitoring, sampling, and testing
• Optimise process control parameters using SCADA systems
• Respond to process alarms and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate operational data records and detailed logs
• Collaborate with Moa Point WWTP teams to ensure integrated plant performance

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities
• Identify and report potential equipment issues before failure
• Assist in developing and refining operational procedures for NZ conditions
• Contribute to SOP optimisation and documentation

Safety & Compliance:

• Drive compliance with contractual obligations, resource consent requirements, and H&S regulations
• Promote a proactive safety culture and participate in safety audits
• Manage chemical deliveries and inventory levels
• Report and investigate safety hazards and incidents

What you'll need to be successful

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in wastewater treatment processes (anaerobic digestion and thermal drying advantageous)
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to maintain accurate work records
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Proficiency in SCADA systems and process control
• Strong technical abilities and attention to detail

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Electrical and/or Mechanical certification (Fitter & Turner or similar)
• Basic understanding of ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO55000, or ISO50001

Personal Attributes:

• Safety-focused mindset with commitment to Veolia's Always Safe Charter
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive, self-starter with high autonomy
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Positive can-do attitude with strong problem-solving abilities

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.