Environmental Technician - Emission And Odour

About Watercare

He korero mo matou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way.

When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

About the role

Based in Mangere, we have a challenging and exciting position available for an Air Quality Environmental Technician to join our team.

As part of your role, you will help us collect accurate, reliable, and consistent environmental monitoring data and to support the provision of air pollution monitoring services to clients.

You will be using sampling systems and instruments at multiple sites throughout New Zealand to evaluate air pollutants at industrial discharge stacks and collecting odour samples on other facilities like wastewater treatment plants.

You will enjoy an active role environment and working at heights.

A full training programme will be provided.

Responsibilities

Undertaking environmental sampling at multiple sites across New Zealand.

Performing calibration of instrumentation.

Monitoring environmental parameters.

Provisioning of sample analysis and data processing activities.

Providing effective site investigations, sample planning programmes for monitoring.

About you

Nga pukenga e rapu nei matou | About you

In This Role You Will Bring

A Tertiary Qualification in Environmental Science, Chemistry or Engineering or similar.

Excellent computer literacy including good Word and Excel skills.

Previous experience in air emission monitoring or environmental monitoring would be hugely beneficial but not necessary.

Good technical report writing skills.

Excellent communication and people skills

Ability to travel within New Zealand.

Full driving license

If successful you will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and medical.

You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.

Benefits

Nga hua mou | What\'s in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including :

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance plans

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

How to Apply

Me pehea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team!

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.

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