Plant Operator - Water

Job Title

Plant Operator – Water

Overview

Join to apply for the Plant Operator – Water role at Hamilton City Council. This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group, which is dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides operation, monitoring, testing and operational maintenance of all facets of our complex Water Treatment Plant as specified in SOPs, Treatment Plant Management plan, Risk Management plans and / or as requested by the Waiora Plant Team Leader – Water.
• Strong communication skills to appropriately notify key personnel of transgression events. Ensuring that all transgression events are resolved as soon as possible and details of event, impacts, actions, and recommendations to prevent reoccurrence are appropriately recorded in the work management and safety systems.
• On call Plant Operator responds and initiates actions in response to all operational alarms within 10 minutes of alarm being received and, if necessary, be on site within 45 minutes. Out of hours and on‑call work availability as required.
• Operate, adjust and undertake operational maintenance of chemical dosing and pumping system.
• Ensuring levels of chemicals / equipment maintained above minimum requirements at all times.
• Contribute to the review of SOPs, Treatment Plant Management Plan and Risk Management Plans.
• Conduct sample collection and perform analysis, monitoring calibration and equipment maintenance that complies with HCC SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Salary

Circa $82,000, dependent on skills and experience.

Benefits

Application Process

Include a cover letter with your application – combine it with your resume and upload as a PDF file or use the “Write a message to the Hiring Team” text box.

Application Deadline

Applications close on 28 / 11 / 2025. We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa. All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short‑listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is safety sensitive so a pre‑employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process. If you have any access needs, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for and will not pay any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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