Water Treatment Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Veolia Full time

At Veolia, we're driven by innovation and a passion for sustainability. As our natural resources become scarcer, we face growing challenges of urbanisation, consumerism and climate change. We require solutions that support growth and sustainability.

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

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a motivated and customer-focused Water Treatment Operations Specialist with experience in water treatment such as Reverse Osmosis Plants, UF, various MMF plants, and media. 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 customers across various markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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 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
  • Work in both metro and remote NSW; some overnight travel may be required to support regional customers

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • 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

About the Role:

This is a challenging yet rewarding role that offers opportunities for career growth and development. You will have the chance to work on a variety of projects, develop your skills, and contribute to our mission of making a positive impact on the environment.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of $80,000-$120,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.

Veolia is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We offer a unique culture and working environment based on our corporate values and encourage every employee to take an active role in their career and learning development.



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