Groundwater Field Technician

4 days ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Ventia Full time

**About the role**
We are now recruiting an Groundwater Field Technician to perform groundwater monitoring activities, download and calibrate monitoring instrumentation, perform surface water monitoring, and water quality sampling. This role is largely fieldwork which includes, hiking, working from boats, 4WDíng and working in remote areas.

This role is based in Hamilton VIC, will involve working alone and part of a team across locations in South-western VIC. The successful applicant will be required to stay away overnight from time to time.

**We are offering**:

- Access to Ventia’s large & varied career enhancing opportunities across AUS & NZ
- Permanent full time role
- Company sponsored certification and membership of the Australian Hydrographic Association.
- Company sponsored support in completing industry specific Diploma qualifications.
- Advanced First Aid course
- 4WD driver training
- Health fund discounts with
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice personal vehicle.
- In house Online learning
- Friendly working environment with accessible management

**What you’ll do**:

- Field water quality sample collection from mainly groundwater monitoring bores.
- Report creating and tracking & assisting with reporting updates.
- Undertaking environmental data collection activities for both surface & groundwaters using specialist software packages and scientific instruments,
- Servicing, calibrating and maintaining onsite monitoring equipment and associated sensors
- Undertaking maintenance and new works installations

**About You**
- Proficient in the use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools or willingness to learn. - Trade experience with an affinity for working outdoors
- Qualifications in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, hydrography can be beneficial but not required
- Environmental monitoring experience in water, air and soils sampling
- Electronics / mechanical aptitude
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Driver’s License

**About Ventia**
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

**Diversity**
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

**How to apply**
Position Reference Number: 158617

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