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Wastewater Plant Operator

Wastewater Plant Operator

Private AdvertiserPapakura, Auckland, New Zealand
12 hours ago
Job description

We are looking for a motivated wastewater plant operator who enjoys hands-on outdoor work for the operation and servicing of wastewater systems.

Being a big part of a small team, you will find yourself making a significant difference : you will need to be dynamic, energetic, love teamwork, paperwork, and hard work, thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment, and enjoy the cut and thrust of business.

Enviro Water is a specialist service provider to the stormwater and wastewater industry, undertaking a wide variety of projects, routine servicing and maintenance activities. Enviro Water has a small but high performing team, a fantastic reputation for delivering on promises and quality service, and burgeoning as a result : additional quality engineering resources are required to

continue that trajectory.

You’ll work with experienced technicians and sometimes on your own in the field, depending on the workload. You’ll also have a supportive office team to help when needed.

This role offers good opportunities to learn and grow within the company.

We’re looking for a reliable and self-motivated person who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty and can add value from day one.

Key tasks include :

  • Operating, maintaining, and servicing wastewater systems.
  • Relay information to site and from the site back to management.
  • Report on the systems via basic job management systems.
  • Scheduled servicing of wastewater systems.
  • Accompany senior technicians and engineers to resolve complex wastewater problems together.
  • Procure materials as and when needed to maintain operations.
  • Form and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.
  • Attend urgent callouts, trouble shoot, fault find, and solve technical problems in the field.
  • Read drawings, create asbuilts, and interpret technical information.
  • Developing BOMs and ordering materials.
  • Assign the co-ordination of day-today operations.
  • Developing proforma and other documentation.
  • Trouble shooting, fault finding, and solving technical problems in the field.
  • Take wastewater samples from systems and deliver samples to the Watercare laboratory.
  • Interpret sample results and make adjustments to wastewater systems to improve.
  • Provide measured data, photos, and field notes for engineering assessments.
  • Compile reports, proformas, and other documentation relating to wastewater treatment and disposal operations.

Our ideal candidate will have / be :

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • A tertiary qualification that is equivalent to a New Zealand Diploma (NZQF level 4 or higher) in civil engineering and / or wastewater treatment.
  • A demonstrated understanding of wastewater treatment and disposal systems
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office and job management systems; ability to learn industry-specific software.
  • Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
  • Able to work with wastewater.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a field-based environment.
  • Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and creating as-built documentation.
  • Knowledge of health and safety practices in wastewater operations.
  • Minimum 40 hours per week.  Pay range of $ per hour, depending on experience.

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