Job Description
Location: Whanganui, NZ, NZ, 4500
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, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.
The Opportunity
We currently have a vacancy for a Networks Operator based in Whanganui 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.
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
Preventative and reactive maintenance of the water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation networks.
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 reticulation 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
An effective communicator who can interact and relate to staff at all levels of the organisation, and the client / customers.
Willing 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 and able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances
Planning and organisational ability and proven ability to maintain accurate work records
High degree of personal integrity and a good work ethic
Confidence in one's own judgement and capability
Can maintain a stable performance level during periods of pressure
Good literacy and numeracy skills along with being computer literate
Willing to complete further training as required
Ability and willingness to work out of hours when required and participation of on-call roster
Basic Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
Current full driver's licence (preferably with Class 2)
Preferred but not essential:
Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements
Traffic Management
Working at Heights
Confined Space
National Certificate in Water/Waste Reticulation
Why Veolia?
At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.
If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then apply now!
THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT
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.
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, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.
The Opportunity
We currently have a vacancy for a Networks Operator based in Whanganui 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.
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
Preventative and reactive maintenance of the water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation networks.
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 reticulation 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
An effective communicator who can interact and relate to staff at all levels of the organisation, and the client / customers.
Willing 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 and able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances
Planning and organisational ability and proven ability to maintain accurate work records
High degree of personal integrity and a good work ethic
Confidence in one's own judgement and capability
Can maintain a stable performance level during periods of pressure
Good literacy and numeracy skills along with being computer literate
Willing to complete further training as required
Ability and willingness to work out of hours when required and participation of on-call roster
Basic Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
Current full driver's licence (preferably with Class 2)
Preferred but not essential:
Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements
Traffic Management
Working at Heights
Confined Space
National Certificate in Water/Waste Reticulation
Why Veolia?
At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.
If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then apply now!
THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Network Operator - Whanganui position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in Whanganui offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.
