Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Technician

Veolia; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time and a half after 8 hours daily

Time and a half after 40 hours weekly

On call allowances

Meal allowances

Employee benefits at local businesses

Reduced gym membership fees

Employee social club

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Veolia Queenstown is seeking a Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Operator to support the Infrastructure Network teams in delivering safe drinking water and wastewater services. You will assist with operational tasks, maintain assets, and contribute to safety and quality standards within a busy community-focused network.

Join a world-leading, environment-focused organisation in New Zealand, with opportunities for growth, an on-call roster, and competitive allowances.

Qualifications

• Combination of education, training and industry experience.
• Experience with Water mains, 25mm - 550mm and waste water infrastructure, 100mm - 550mm.
• Exposure to the water infrastructure industry and basic understanding of civil construction and heavy equipment operation.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of all reticulation infrastructure and associated network assets (Planned, Routine, Breakdown).
• Identifying and escalating problems within a proper timeframe.
• Undertaking designated infrastructure operations duties.
• Fault finding and repairs to assets and infrastructure, ability to use excavators, small trucks and other small plant to undertake repairs.
• Ability to work with internal staff, sub contractors and temp labour and a willingness to share knowledge and skills.
• Participating in the On-Call duty operator roster.
• Contribute to upholding Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Systems.
• Comply with Veolia's Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Policy Statements.
• Comply with the company's business management system and the Quality Policy for drinking water and wastewater services.
• Undertake required regulatory and role specific on the job training.

Skills

Physically fit

Literacy and numeracy

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Combination of education, training and industry experience

Job description

Veolia Queenstown is seeking a Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Operator to support the Infrastructure Network teams in delivering safe drinking water and wastewater services. You will assist with operational tasks, maintain assets, and contribute to safety and quality standards within a busy community-focused network.

Join a world-leading, environment-focused organisation in New Zealand, with opportunities for growth, an on-call roster, and competitive allowances.