Wastewater Operations Engineer - Impactful Infrastructure

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking an Operations Engineer to help shape the performance of its wastewater assets. You will combine technical problem-solving with project support and stakeholder collaboration to deliver work with real community and environmental impact.

The role offers opportunities to undertake condition assessments, manage operational projects, and ensure environmental compliance, with after-hours/on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in water or wastewater networks, planning, operations and maintenance, civil or mechanical construction.
• Excellent communication and customer management skills.
• Current full NZ Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake condition assessment of operational assets.
• Provide project support for infrastructure projects and renewals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver operational solutions.
• Identify and implement solutions to operational problems.
• Manage projects and liaise with consultants and contractors.
• Ensure environmental compliance for community outcomes.
• Perform after-hours, on-call duties as rostered.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Customer management

NZ Driver's Licence

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking an Operations Engineer to help shape the performance of its wastewater assets. You will combine technical problem-solving with project support and stakeholder collaboration to deliver work with real community and environmental impact.

The role offers opportunities to undertake condition assessments, manage operational projects, and ensure environmental compliance, with after-hours/on-call duties as required.