Senior Operator Technician Water
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Senior Operator Technician Water & Wastewater
- Full-time, permanent
- Location, Carterton Depot
- Environment Sector
Who are we
We manage the drinking water, wastewater and storm water services from source to sea for our client councils, who are the Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington city councils, South Wairarapa District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. We partner with the community, engineering consultants and contractors on water services projects, water conservation, operations work and asset planning.
Where do you come in
This role sits within Wellington the Network Management group, who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of treatment facilities for water and wastewater. They ensure that control systems and processes are in place, so our water networks are reliable and that they meet our stringent quality requirements, and ensures we are focused on technological innovation by investigating and delivering new smart services.
This is a great time to join Wellington Water in this position. As a Senior Operating Technician, you will be responsible for assigning and carrying out the day-to-day operations that result in the treatment of, and delivery to, primary reservoirs of potable water, and the collection from primary pump stations, treatment, and discharge of wastewater, to meet all regulatory standards. If this role sounds like you and you don't have the experience required or you have not yet completed your qualifications, we encourage you to apply to discuss options.
To be successful in this role, you will have in interest in the following:
- Operating and maintaining water infrastructure so that the water from source to tap and drain to receiving environment meets identified quantity and quality standards
- Assigning and completing tasks that ensure that equipment and systems are reliable and operating at maximum efficiency
- Water and wastewater treatment plant and network processes, production, and control
Qualifications and role requirements include the following:
- 2 years' experience in treatment plant and network operations is required.
- A National Certificate or Diploma in water and/or wastewater treatment is required
- Advantage to have worked on an on-call roster or shift basis previously.
- Current NZ driver's licence
What's in it for you
It's an exciting time to join our organisation. We have some big aspirations to continue being an innovative centre of excellence for the management of three waters in the region. Your personal and professional growth will be encouraged, and you will work alongside likeminded people who are passionate about their work and have a strong sense of purpose for the region and its councils.
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Apply today by providing a cover letter, CV and answering a few questions about you and your experience for this role.
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand. You will have a full driver's licence.
Applications close: 13 March 2022