What’s in it for me?
- Stable, full-time, permanent employment
- A wide range of employee benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- We look after each other and foster our people’s well-being
- Opportunities for career advancement
- We’ve got a positive and supportive team environment, where safety is top of mind
About the Role
We are on the hunt for a motivated Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to join our team in Kaikohe. Reporting to the O&M Reticulation Manager you will lead the Water Operations on 5 days of the week and weekends as rostered, with a requirement to cover on call. This diverse position will take you both indoors and outdoors, offering a variety of tasks that will utilise your meticulous attention to detail and high levels of energy. You'll thrive in our collaborative environment and embrace the challenges that come with this vital role.
- Leading the wastewater operations on five days of the week and weekends as rostered, with a requirement to cover on call.
- Ensure that Water and Wastewater services are operating efficiently and economically and meet the needs of their users.
- Ensuring that resources and personnel are utilised effectively and in accordance with organisational objectives, as well as making sure that relevant records and analysis are maintained daily.
- Be flexible in work response including emergencies and rostered duties
- Servicing equipment according to maintenance schedules.
- Proactive approach to reporting problems and inefficiencies and proposing solutions
About You
To be successful in this role, it is expected that you will have a mechanical or electrical aptitude and experience in a processing/manufacturing environment. You will have practical knowledge of water supply pumping stations and treatment systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in conducting day-to-day maintenance on water monitoring instrumentation and plant equipment
- At least 5 years of experience in water treatment including leadership experience
- Troubleshoot and resolve plant equipment and process interruptions
- An unwavering commitment to always providing safe and healthy water to our community
- It is crucial that you have strong leadership skills/experience and the ability to form relationships with the team, the wider organisation and other stakeholders
- Flexibility in approach to undertaking daily work
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
How to apply
Click on the “apply now” button found on this page.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical as well as a police check.
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Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities
