Wastewater Treatment Team Lead — On-Site Ops & Safety

Veolia Environmental Services; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Overtime pay

On-call allowances

Meal allowances

Team environment

Local benefits

Gym discounts

Social club

Professional growth

Stable employment

Meaningful work

EAP program

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Treatment Team Leader to join the Wanaka wastewater facility, supporting operation and maintenance as part of Project Pure. This hands-on leadership role will coordinate people, plant and resources to ensure safe, efficient operations and compliance with resource consents, delivering high-quality effluent and service for the community.

You will work with the Wastewater Supervisor and Operations Manager to drive performance, safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Approximately five years’ supervisory experience in wastewater treatment.
• A wastewater treatment qualification, or a combination of relevant education, training and experience.
• Hands-on experience in three waters treatment, preferably with exposure to wastewater or process industry operations.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment technologies, processes and compliance requirements.
• The ability to fault-find mechanical equipment and solve operational problems.
• Proven experience working effectively with colleagues, contractors and clients.
• Strong organisational, communication, literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
• The ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• A positive, solutions-focused attitude and a commitment to quality.
• A strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the on-site treatment team, providing coaching, guidance and development.
• Coordinate resources, rosters and work activities across the facility.
• Ensure planned and reactive maintenance is completed safely and on time.
• Monitor treatment processes and ensure compliance with discharge quality standards and resource consents.
• Identify, resolve and elevate operational, maintenance and process issues.
• Assist with reporting, management duties and performance monitoring.
• Organise and order consumables, materials and spare parts.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and clients.
• Support Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management systems.
• Promote best-practice wastewater treatment and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a positive, professional and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Wastewater treatment

Education

Wastewater treatment qualification

Job description

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Treatment Team Leader to join the Wanaka wastewater facility, supporting operation and maintenance as part of Project Pure. This hands-on leadership role will coordinate people, plant and resources to ensure safe, efficient operations and compliance with resource consents, delivering high-quality effluent and service for the community.

You will work with the Wastewater Supervisor and Operations Manager to drive performance, safety and continuous