Waste water pump station technician

Veolia Environmental Services; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full‑time 40h per week

Overtime pay (time and a half) after 8

On‑call allowances

Meal allowances

Team environment

Local employee benefits

Gym membership discounts

Social club

Growth opportunities

Stable employment

Meaningful work

EAP program

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a motivated Wastewater Pump Station Technician to operate, maintain and repair wastewater pump stations and related equipment across treatment plants and networks in Wanaka, NZ.

The role focuses on safe, compliant operations, effective maintenance, and high customer service standards, with chances for professional growth within a leading water and wastewater network.

Qualifications

• A mechanical and/or electrical trade qualification, or equivalent combination of education, training and industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience in maintenance, operations, utilities, infrastructure or a similar environment.
• Exposure to the water, wastewater or process industries is desirable.
• Basic understanding of water infrastructure technologies and processes.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Computer literacy and the ability to accurately record operational and maintenance data.
• The ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet agreed timeframes.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and suppliers.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors and in operational environments.
• A current driver's licence and relevant site‑based tickets or licences will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs on wastewater pump stations and associated equipment.
• Maintain pumps, motors, valves, piping, controls and other mechanical and electrical assets.
• Respond to pump station alarms and troubleshoot equipment faults and failures.
• Operate pump stations manually and through computerised control systems.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain appropriate flow levels.
• Collect and record operational information, including pump hours, flow rates and electrical readings.
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical repairs, including lubrication, component replacement and debris removal.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair and operational records.
• Assist with the installation of new and replacement pump station equipment.
• Undertake grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming and clearing debris around pump station sites.
• Manage, supervise and support subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, quality and cost‑effective delivery of work.
• Participate in an on‑call roster for after‑hours emergency response.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry and PPE requirements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem‑solving

Independent work

Literacy & numeracy

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Mechanical or electrical trade qualification

Tools

Control systems (SCADA)

Pumps & instrumentation

Job description

Title: Waste water pump station technician

Location: Wanaka, NZ, NZ, 9305

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking a motivated and hands‑on Wastewater Pump Station Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater pump stations and associated equipment across wastewater treatment plants and networks.

You will help ensure wastewater is safely and efficiently collected and transferred to treatment facilities while maintaining high standards of operational compliance, safety and customer service.

What's on offer

• Permanent poostion 40h a week full time
• Time and a half after 8 hours daily/ 40 hours weekly
• On call allowances, where applicable,
• Meal allowances, where applicable,
• A great team focused working environment
• Employee benefits at local businesses,
• Reduced gym membership fees,
• Employee social club
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well‑being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

• Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs on wastewater pump stations and associated equipment.
• Maintain pumps, motors, valves, piping, controls and other mechanical and electrical assets.
• Respond to pump station alarms and troubleshoot equipment faults and failures.
• Operate pump stations manually and through computerised control systems.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain appropriate flow levels.
• Collect and record operational information, including pump hours, flow rates and electrical readings.
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical repairs, including lubrication, component replacement and debris removal.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair and operational records.
• Assist with the installation of new and replacement pump station equipment.
• Undertake grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming and clearing debris around pump station sites.
• Manage, supervise and support subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, quality and cost‑effective delivery of work.
• Participate in an on‑call roster for after‑hours emergency response.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry and PPE requirements.

What you'll need to be successful

• A mechanical and/or electrical trade qualification, or equivalent combination of education, training and industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience in maintenance, operations, utilities, infrastructure or a similar environment.
• Exposure to the water, wastewater or process industries is desirable.
• Basic understanding of water infrastructure technologies and processes.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Computer literacy and the ability to accurately record operational and maintenance data.
• The ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet agreed timeframes.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and suppliers.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors and in operational environments.
• A current driver's licence and relevant site‑based tickets or licences will be highly regarded.

Why Veolia?

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.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

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.