Wastewater Plant Operator

We are looking for a motivated wastewater plant operator who enjoys hands-on outdoor work for the operation and servicing of wastewater systems. Being a big part of a small team, you will find yourself making a significant difference: you will need to be dynamic, energetic, love teamwork, paperwork, and hard work, thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment, and enjoy the cut and thrust of business.
Enviro Water is a specialist service provider to the stormwater and wastewater industry, undertaking a wide variety of projects, routine servicing and maintenance activities.
Enviro Water has a small but high performing team, a fantastic reputation for delivering on promises and quality service, and burgeoning as a result: additional quality engineering resources are required tocontinue that trajectory.
You’ll work with experienced technicians and sometimes on your own in the field, depending on the workload.
You’ll also have a supportive office team to help when needed.
This role offers good opportunities to learn and grow within the company.
We’re looking for a reliable and self-motivated person who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty and can add value from day one.
Key tasks include:
Operating, maintaining, and servicing wastewater systems.
Relay information to site and from the site back to management.
Report on the systems via basic job management systems.
Scheduled servicing of wastewater systems.
Accompany senior technicians and engineers to resolve complex wastewater problems together.
Procure materials as and when needed to maintain operations.
Form and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.
Attend urgent callouts, trouble shoot, fault find, and solve technical problems in the field.
Read drawings, create asbuilts, and interpret technical information.
Developing BOMs and ordering materials.
Assign the co-ordination of day-today operations.
Developing proforma and other documentation.
Trouble shooting, fault finding, and solving technical problems in the field.
Take wastewater samples from systems and deliver samples to the Watercare laboratory.
Interpret sample results and make adjustments to wastewater systems to improve.
Provide measured data, photos, and field notes for engineering assessments.
Compile reports, proformas, and other documentation relating to wastewater treatment and disposal operations.
Our ideal candidate will have/be:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
A tertiary qualification that is equivalent to a New Zealand Diploma (NZQF level 4 or higher) in civil engineering and/or wastewater treatment.
A demonstrated understanding of wastewater treatment and disposal systems
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and job management systems; ability to learn industry-specific software.
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Able to work with wastewater.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a field-based environment.
Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and creating as-built documentation.
Knowledge of health and safety practices in wastewater operations.
Minimum 40 hours per week.  Pay range of $28.50-32 per hour, depending on experience.