Plant Operator

Company Description

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Are you ready to take on a role where you can make a real impact on your community? Join our team as a Plant Operator – Water and help ensure safe, clean water for everyone. You'll be part of a supportive crew, reporting to the Waiora Plant Team Leader, and working hands-on with our water treatment systems.

In this role, you'll monitor and analyse plant operations, follow clear SOPs, and keep everything running smoothly. When challenges pop up, you'll troubleshoot, find smart solutions, and make improvements that keep the plant performing at its best. If you're practical, proactive, and enjoy problem-solving, this is your chance to grow your skills and contribute to something that matters every day.

Some key responsibilities include:

• 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 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 undertaking 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

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in industrial process operation
• New Zealand Diploma in Water Treatment (Level 5); or National Diploma in a field related to either processing, the waters and waste industry or environmental or resources studies
• CDEM Integrated Training Framework - Intermediate level course
• Experience with operational implementation of relevant HSNO Act, Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations, codes of practices and guidelines. SCADA, telemetry and control system operational experience
• Works systematically to meet commitments and deadlines
• Experience with identification and assessment of operational risk.
• Technical ability to follow methods
• Good observation skills
• Good verbal and written reporting
• Ability to identify, evaluate and communicate risk
• Current Full Drivers licence (Class 1)

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What's the salary?

Circa $82,000 dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei: Apply Now

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Applications close on the: 28/11/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

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. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, 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/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this 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.