Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.

In this role, you will be part of a team of ten operators responsible for ensuring the Western Bay of Plenty region’s water remains safe. Duties include daily maintenance activities, after-hours callouts, emergency response, reporting, and sampling to monitor plant performance. Your work will also ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance activities.
• Respond to after-hours callouts.
• Execute emergency response procedures.
• Document and report plant performance.
• Sample water and wastewater to monitor compliance.
• Ensure all treatment plants comply with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in an on-call roster.
• Attend to after-hours callouts as required.

Qualifications