Service and Operations Technician

As our natural resources become scarcer we face growing challenges of urbanisation, consumerism and climate change and require innovative solutions that support growth and sustainability.

Veolia helps cities and industries around the world to manage, optimise and make the most of their resources. Veolia Water Technologies, a company within the Veolia group, provides an array of solutions related to water and wastewater facilities and plants.

An opportunity currently exists for a motivated and customer focused Service and Operations Technician (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Science Plumbing/fitting) with experience in water treatment such as Reverse Osmosis Plants, UF, various MMF plants and media etc. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will provide a mixture of Service/Operations support and Account Initiatives, including operations (support) of Mobile Water assets, planned maintenance, service calls, refurbishment of existing plant and installation of new projects for our customers across a variety of markets.

What the role looks like:

• Engineer and optimise plant performance at customer sites
• Provide direct operations (support) of Mobile Water assets
• Provide process monitoring of Mobile Water plants
• Provide scheduled and unscheduled servicing of a high technical standard.
• Prepare and provide Service Quotations to your clients.
• Carry out refurbishment of existing plant and installation of new projects
• Train and educate customer plant operators on safe / correct operation of their plant.
• Prepare detailed service reports for all service work completed on customer sites.
• Working in both metro and remote NSW. Some overnight travel will be required to support your regional customers. 

What we are looking for:

• TAFE / Trade qualifications (or higher) in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Science Plumbing/fitting or other relevant areas.
• At least 2 years minimum’ experience in the water treatment industry 
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI trouble shooting and programming highly regarded, although not mandatory.
• Team player with experience in a customer facing role 
• Intermediate Computer / Microsoft Office skills

Our office is based at Seven Hills, however this role will predominantly involve working at customer sites. The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical check.

At Veolia Water Technologies we aim to recruit, develop and retain employees, and have built a unique culture and working environment based on our corporate values. We encourage every employee to take an active role in their career and learning development and offer competitive, flexible remuneration packages, and an achievable company-wide incentive scheme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a competent tradesperson to join a Global Organisation and enhance your skills in a new industry.

Applications close on Friday 1st March 2024. No recruitment agencies please. 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.