Treatment Plant Operator
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Treatment Plant Operator (Wastewater)
Treatment Plant Operator positions are in hot demand so come on board with Nelmac Kūmānū and start OR grow your career in Water!
Nelmac Kūmānū has been going strong for 25 years, working to enhance and protect our environment. We are wholly New Zealand-owned, serving local government, businesses, and communities in New Zealand.
We have a permanent full-time position available in our Wastewater Treatment Team based at the Nelson North treatment plant for an enthusiastic Treatment Plant Operator (Wastewater)
We have a dynamic team environment where the focus is on continual process improvement and optimisation always looking to the future. Out of the box thinking and a positive can-do approach to problem solving is must.
Key tasks in this role include:
- Ensuring optimal day to day operation of the Wastewater treatment plant, ponds, and wetland systems
- Monitoring and trending of plant data and identifying abnormalities based upon laboratory, process data, and site trend results
- Working alongside an experienced team of operators and mechanical engineers
- Assist the team with the pump stations and pressure reticulation network as required
- Problem solving of treatment and mechanical issues and developing initiatives to further optimise the treatment process
- Implementation of preventative maintenance programmes
The successful applicant will ideally have the following skills, and attributes:
- A qualification and/ or relevant experience in the field of Wastewater is preferred, but full training will be provided for the right candidate who we believe will best fit into our team.
- We’re looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and sound organisation skills, a willingness and ability to work after hours, good level of physical health and fitness, as well as reliability in your approach to seeing the job through, and a strong commitment to customer service.
We have great training opportunities and a good staff discount scheme.
Please note that applicants must have a current full drivers’ license, NZ residency/citizenship or a valid NZ work visa, and will be required to undergo pre-employment medical and drug screening, as well as a Ministry of Justice police check and an ACC check.
Nelmac Kūmānu will require successful candidates to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to the terms of our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Further details will be provided during the application process.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact: Allan Jones Mob: 021 845810
For a copy of the position description, or if you have any issues regarding submitting your application please email: TLNT@nelmac.co.nz
Applications close: 24 March 2022