Wastewater Process Operator - Growth & Benefits

Watercare Services Limited; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 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 Auckland seeks a confident Process Operator at Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant to maintain optimal plant performance and ensure safe, reliable wastewater treatment operations. The role involves monitoring plant data via DCS/SCADA, responding to faults, keeping records, coordinating with contractors, and supporting health and safety procedures.

It operates on a 12-hour roster, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Minimum NCEA Level 2 or Sixth Form Certificate.
• NZQA Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Site Technician) preferred.
• Experience with wastewater treatment processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• NZ driver's licence in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out critical operational tasks to maintain wastewater treatment processes.
• Monitor and interpret plant data using DCS/SCADA systems and adjust processes.
• Diagnose, respond to, and report plant faults and alarms.
• Maintain accurate records of process operations and activities.
• Receipting and handling chemicals and supplies.
• Coordinate between contractors and other operators.
• Support health and safety procedures and ongoing monitoring.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Good problem-solving

Education

NCEA Level 2 or Sixth Form Certificate

NZQA Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Site Technician)

Tools

DCS/SCADA systems

Job description

Watercare Services Limited in Auckland seeks a confident Process Operator at Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant to maintain optimal plant performance and ensure safe, reliable wastewater treatment operations. The role involves monitoring plant data via DCS/SCADA, responding to faults, keeping records, coordinating with contractors, and supporting health and safety procedures.

It operates on a 12-hour roster, including weekends.