Network Operator - Auckland

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About Veolia

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 the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years.

The Opportunity

Our Auckland team are seeking a Network Operator to operate and maintain water, wastewater, and stormwater networks.

The ideal candidate may possess existing water experience or demonstrate a strong desire to learn through comprehensive training.

Based in Papakura and reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this role is crucial in ensuring service delivery aligns with Veolia's dedication to continuous improvement, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

The Network Operator will be responsible for meeting performance targets and key performance indicators while strictly adhering to health and safety procedures.

What's on offer

A great team-working environment

Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers 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

Maintenance and repair of the water reticulation network

Installation and repair of water metres

Repair of burst water mains

Act as a point of contact for customer requests for service and appropriately respond to these in a timely manner, assessing and coordinating remedial action if required.

Accurately log all reports and jobs, completing the necessary paperwork and filing where required

Participate in the development and implementation of Capital Works improvement programmes

Provide network operations support to the Technical Engineer and Supervisor undertaking minor repairs, assisting with major repairs and replacing reticulated pipelines

Positively contribute to the district based operations teams by fostering effective working relationships with field, engineering and management staff, client representatives and customers and suppliers.

Undertake such general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client and customers

What you'll need to be successful

An effective communicator who can interact and relate to staff at all levels of the organisation and the client / customers and demonstrate willingness to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues for a harmonious team environment

A self-starter who can work with a high degree of autonomy

Planning and organisational ability

Proven ability to maintain accurate work records

High degree of personal integrity, a good work ethic and confidence in one's own judgement and capability

Can maintain a stable performance level during periods of pressure, and able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances

Computer literate, good literacy and numeracy skills

Willing to complete further training as required

Current full driver's licence (preferably with Class 2)

Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements

Ability and willingness to work out of hours when required

Participation of on-call roster

Basic Understanding of Health and Safety legislation

Preferred Skills And Experience

Traffic Management

Working Heights

Confined Space

National Certificate in Water Reticulation

Why Veolia?

Join over 6,000 passionate innovators at Veolia Australia and New Zealand, a team dedicated to environmental solutions for a better future.

If you're eager to apply your water industry skills or start a new career contributing to Veolia's ecological transformation, apply now!

PLEASE NOTE

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.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.

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