Senior Engineer (Treatment Operations) - Thames

Senior Engineer (Treatment Operations) - Thames

Protecting the health of our water.

We believe that’s worth caring about.

About Us :

At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About the job :

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team in Thames!

The role involves :

• Providing leadership and mentorship to engineering and operational teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive culture.
• Overseeing the performance of water and wastewater treatment plants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and operational procedures.
• Supporting technical troubleshooting, innovation, and the implementation of new technologies to improve plant performance and efficiency.
• Maintaining compliance and reporting, including audits, regulatory submissions, and investigations into non-compliance events.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including councils, regulators, iwi, and local communities, while promoting health, safety, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll need :

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please email

Benefits and culture :

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong :

Find out more :

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.

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