About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.

We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Job Description
Tekōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer is an industry leader in water, providing water services to a quarter of New Zealanders. We support our customers across the full asset lifecycle from the conceptual development of a project through design, construction, commissioning and whole-of-life support and optimisation.

Our team are now looking for a Wastewater Treatment Operator in Northland, covering our operations from Mangawhai to Maungaturoto. We are offering someone the unique opportunity of gaining a career not just a job.

As a Wastewater Treatment Operator, you will be working as part of a dedicated Utilities maintenance team delivering the most efficient and quality-driven service possible to our clients.

Your key duties will include Wastewater treatment operational duties, including routine and planned maintenance of the plants. You will work within a committed team to collectively ensure our client's long-term goals are reached within the capabilities of the reticulation networks.

As Wastewater Treatment Operator your key duties will include:

Routine wastewater treatment plant operations
Managing workload allocation and planning forward work
Participating in the call out roster (once necessary knowledge is gained)
Driving customer service delivery and quality to ensure KPI's are met

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Interest in the water industry
Strong HSE Focus
Ability to perform to a high standard
Be able to work well within a team and by yourself
Excellent communication skills
Full class 1 driver’s licence
Sound numeracy, literacy, and computer skills
Mechanically minded

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. We offer:

Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options
All safety equipment, tools and uniforms provided as part of the role
Full on the job training, supportive team,

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Wastewater Treatment Operator

Downer New Zealand

Wastewater Treatment Operator

Downer New Zealand

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