Wastewater Technician

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years.

Are you a hands-on problem solver with experience in mechanical and electrical things? Come and join our Queenstown team as a Wastewater Pump Station Technician and play a crucial role in maintaining our community's wastewater infrastructure.

What's on offer

• A great team-working environment
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

• Inspect, maintain, and repair pumps, motors, valves, piping, controls, and other pump station equipment
• Respond to pump station alarms and troubleshoot issues
• Operate pump stations to maintain proper flow levels
• Collect and record operational data
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks around pump station sites
• Follow safety protocols and procedures, including lockout/tagout and confined space entry
• Conducting basic electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response

What you'll need to be successful

• Technical training in wastewater operations or mechanics preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in the 3 waters operations and maintenance industry
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record
• Ability to obtain relevant certifications (e.g., wastewater operator certification)
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles, pumps, valves, and control systems
• Ideally experience - Connexis L4, Riggers Ticket, CSE, BA and Gas detection
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Proficient in using computers and software for data entry and record-keeping
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting heavy objects and working in confined spaces
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans and where you’ll have the opportunity to build your career.

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you are able to tick most of the above requirements, and you are a dedicated professional with a passion for maintaining critical infrastructure, we would love to hear from you.

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.