Water Treatment Plant Operator — Safe Water, Community Impact

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a certified Water Treatment Plant Operator for our Queenstown facility to ensure safe, reliable drinking water. You will operate and monitor treatment processes, adjust dosing, collect samples, and maintain records to meet regulatory standards.

The role requires a Grade III+ water operator certification and at least 3 years of hands-on experience. You will work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, contributing to critical community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Certification as Water Treatment Plant Operator (Grade III or higher)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating and maintaining water treatment facilities
• Strong knowledge of water treatment processes and regulatory requirements
• Proficient in using monitoring equipment and performing water quality tests

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment equipment (pumps, filters, disinfection)
• Collect water samples and perform routine laboratory tests
• Adjust chemical dosages and treatment processes based on test results
• Maintain detailed logs and records of operations and maintenance
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on plant equipment
• Respond to alarms and emergencies and implement corrective actions

Skills

Water treatment

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory testing

Operations monitoring

Shift work

Education

Water Operator Certification (Grade III+)

Tools

Water quality monitoring equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a certified Water Treatment Plant Operator for our Queenstown facility to ensure safe, reliable drinking water. You will operate and monitor treatment processes, adjust dosing, collect samples, and maintain records to meet regulatory standards.

The role requires a Grade III+ water operator certification and at least 3 years of hands-on experience. You will work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, contributing to critical community infrastructure.