Stewart Island Wastewater Supervisor

New Zealand
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Job Category: Services and Asset Management DeliveryJob Description:Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working hereDowner maintains longstanding contracts and significant operational expertise to over a quarter of New Zealanders. We are proud to be working together with the Southland District Council on the 3 Waters Operations and Maintenance Contract, which manages the reticulation network, stormwater and wastewater treatment plants, as well as renewal and capital programmes for the Southland region.Te kōwhiringa | The OpportunityThis is an exciting job opportunity working alongside another Supervisor in a job-share setup where you'll alternate weeks on duty and off. Based permanently on the picturesque Stewart Island. Known for its serene environment and outdoor lifestyle, the island invites you to embrace the beauty of nature in a stunning workplace, complete with breathtaking bays, golden beaches, and lush, rolling hills.About The RoleThe role requires you to handle tasks independently on the island. Your main objective will be to provide outstanding service to clients while maintaining maximum efficiency in all operations. The key duties include routine and planned maintenance on Wastewater Treatment & Reticulation assets such as air valves, pressure mains, pump stations and treatment plants.

Living on Stewart Island, which is famous for its wildlife populations, awesome trails and the best fish and chips in the country!
Opportunity to be a part of the great outdoors experience everything from Hiking, Trekking, Fishing, Jet Boating and Rafting, right on your doorstep
All tools of trade provided, including a vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
Able to work from home and manage your workload, and travel to and from the plant

Nga pukenga matua | Important SkillsTo be successful in this role, you need to be adaptable and flexible in your work approach with a strong customer service focus and a 100% commitment to Health and Safety. The following qualifications would be highly regarded but not essential, as training and upskilling may be provided:

NZ Certificate in Wastewater Treatment Level 4 (or working towards relevant qualification) or,
NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction and Maintenance) Level 4 or,
Have a relevant engineering, mechanical or 3Waters trade qualification or relevant experience, such as plumbing or drain laying.
Full NZ Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers Licence.

Ko wai mātou | Our OrganisationDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People SiteMe pēhea ki te tono | How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check before starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please speak to our team.About Us: At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.About the Team: Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

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