Networks Operator (fixed term)

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. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

The Opportunity

We currently have a vacancy for a Networks Operator  who will be responsible for operating and maintaining water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation networks. The Network Operator is to ensure service delivery demonstrates Veolia’s commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and customer service while meeting performance and key performance indicators and applying health and safety procedures. This is a fixed term poistion (ending March 2026).

What's on offer

On the job training and career development

A great team-working environment

Competitive hourly rate

Employee share plan where employees have the opportunity to purchase discounted Veolia shares

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition,  financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

Eligibility to volunteer at one of Veolia's partnered volunteer organisations

What you'll be responsible for

• Maintenance and repair of the water and wastewater reticulation networks.
• Installation and repair of water metres
• Repair of burst water mains
• Act as a point of contact for customer requests for service.  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 programs
• Provide network operations support to the Networks Supervisor and Veolia team 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, 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

Preferred

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

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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.

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