Water Treatment Technician

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role is responsible for ensuring the production of safe drinking water and the best effluent possible is produced, by ensuring, key operational tasks and responsibilities are as follows;

• Contractual and resource consents compliance - meeting discharge quality standards, monitoring of operations.
• Routine plant Maintenance of all plant equipment (Planned, Routine, Breakdown). Generating Work Orders to suit.
• Identifying and escalating problems both maintenance and process
• Undertaking designated operations duties.
• Fault finding and repairs to equipment, ability to use workshop equipment to undertake repairs.
• Working with internal staff, sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Organising / Ordering consumables, materials and spares (this includes Polymers)
• Ability to work at remote locations.
• Participating in the On-Call duty operator Roster.
• Contribute to the management of Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Systems, while applying these procedures in all aspects of work,
• To comply with VW-ANZ Behaviour Framework. This framework (CRIPT) involves all employees being Customer Focused, having Responsibility in the workplace, offering new ideas through Innovation, setting goals and disciplining oneself through Performance, and working together through Team Work,
• Comply with the requirements of company's Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Policy Statements, including participation at local toolbox and health and safety meetings,
• Adhere to all written and verbal instructions, procedures and information issued by Veolia relating to both health and safety and environmental issues and with all relevant clauses of the Integrated Business Management System Manual,
• Comply with the requirements of the company's business management system and the Quality Policy for drinking water, wastewater treatment and disposal to contribute to the company's commitment to provide safe, high quality drinking water and wastewater services that consistently meets or exceeds the requirements of the Contracts,
• All employees are responsible for reporting any problems with the business management system, particularly in relation to the management of occupational health and safety, environment and drinking water,
• To undertake such general duties as and when required for the effective provision of services to the client.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Deliver continuous operations contractual compliance.
• Reduced mechanical breakdown incidents.
• Reduced down time in equipment
• Maintain Health and Safety best practice principles.
• Ability to work unsupervised to time frames.
• Meet Performance Appraisal (PDR) SMART objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Combination of education, training and experience. Computer literacy
• W and or WW Treatment qualification, Certificate in a Mechanical Engineering field i.e. Fitter & Turner or similar

EXPERIENCE:

• Exposure to the water and/or process industry and basic understanding of various water treatment technologies and processes is preferable. Hands-on mechanical experience.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Ability to fault find on mechanical equipment. Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies.
• Understanding of the criticality of operational requirements and resource consent compliance.
• Ability to organise resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines through balancing commitments and priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and contractors.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with an aptitude for both office and field work.

This presents an exceptional opportunity for candidates seeking a fulfilling role within a world-leading company. Applicants from overseas are warmly encouraged!

Please contact Leo Liu, lliu@adecco.co.nz for a private conversation.

"As one of the world's largest employers, we believe in talent not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our commitment to equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader dedication to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued."