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Industrial Electrical Technician - Wellington
Industrial Electrical Technician - WellingtonVeolia Australia and New Zealand • Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand
Industrial Electrical Technician - Wellington

Industrial Electrical Technician - Wellington

Veolia Australia and New Zealand • Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With over 150 years of global expertise, we provide an opportunity for an Industrial Electrical Technician to undertake electrical and industrial activities that ensure the Treatment Plants and their processes operate safely and in optimal condition.

What's on offer

  • A great team‑working environment
  • Employee assistance programmes (EAP) covering mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Stable employment with a reputable organisation
  • Meaningful work that contributes to the well‑being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

  • Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade electrical systems, equipment and components in industrial settings, ensuring compliance with New Zealand Electrical Standards and regulations.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant and equipment, adhering to best practices, manufacturers’ recommendations and NZ regulatory requirements, and accurately record all tasks in the Veolia Asset Management System (VAMS).
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve electrical problems using testing devices and analytical tools, including programming, variable‑speed drives and other automated systems.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and wiring diagrams; update electrical drawings as needed.
  • Manage and organise electrical work autonomously, including scoping projects, obtaining authorisations and working safely at heights, in confined spaces and on elevated platforms as required.
  • Oversee subcontractors and suppliers, providing inductions, issuing work plans, supervising when needed and auditing their work to ensure compliance with NZ standards and company policies.
  • Conduct inspections, monitor equipment performance and provide detailed reports on plant status, work programmes and required information to the Maintenance Coordinator, documenting all findings and actions in VAMS.
  • Operate workshop equipment, manage inventory and organise supplies for maintenance work, ensuring all tools and materials meet NZ safety and quality standards.
  • Participate in the on‑call duty roster and promptly escalates issues to Team Leaders and Coordinators when necessary, logging all incidents and responses in VAMS.
  • Maintain required trade qualifications, certifications and competencies through ongoing training and professional development, staying current with NZ electrical codes and industry best practices.
  • Contribute to and comply with Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Systems, including adherence to Veolia’s policies, procedures and the V‑ANZ Behaviour Framework (CRIPT).
  • Use the Veolia Asset Management System (VAMS) to record all corrective and preventive maintenance tasks, work orders, equipment status updates and other relevant information, collaborating effectively with internal staff and undertaking general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client, always prioritising safety and compliance with NZ standards.
  • What you'll need to be successful

    Qualifications

  • Trade qualification – Electrical
  • Computer literacy
  • Experience

  • Hands‑on industrial electrical experience
  • Exposure to wastewater and / or process industry with basic understanding of treatment technologies and processes preferred
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues and contractors
  • Ability to fault‑find electrical equipment
  • Proven problem‑solving skills and proposed methodologies
  • Hazardous area experience
  • Personal Attributes

  • Ability to assess and assimilate a wide range of information and consolidate a position or assessment effectively
  • Persistence and confidence in own judgement and capability
  • Rapid adaptation to changing circumstances, strong analytical skills and focus on quality of work
  • A self‑starter with a high degree of autonomy
  • Results‑focused team player
  • High degree of personal integrity
  • A positive attitude
  • Other Relevant Skills or Information

  • Knowledge of water and wastewater operations, maintenance and project activities
  • Understanding of the criticality of operational requirements and resource consent compliance
  • Understanding of the commercial nature of Veolia operations
  • Ability to organise resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines by balancing commitments and priorities
  • Strong literacy, numeracy, computing, communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to develop and maintain strong client and contractor relationships
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with aptitude for office and field work
  • Motivation and enthusiasm, keen eye for detail and desire for excellent customer service
  • A Veolia Career

    At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6,000 passionate innovators and great humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career and resource the world.

    We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing a working environment where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

    If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now.

    STEP IS IMPORTANT

    To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

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