Trainee Operator

Trainee Operator

Trainee 49500 - 60500 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Monitor and operate water treatment equipment while gaining hands-on experience.
  • Company: Join Veolia, a global leader in sustainable water services.
  • Benefits: Permanent role with competitive pay, overtime, and career development.
  • Other info: Supportive team environment with varied, hands-on work.
  • Why this job: Learn valuable technical skills and contribute to a sustainable future.
  • Qualifications: No experience needed; just a willingness to learn and a safety focus.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.

Veolia is looking for a Trainee Water Treatment Operator to join our team at the Mount Piper Power Station Water Treatment Facility near Lithgow.

You will receive practical training while helping operate and maintain essential water treatment equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn technical skills, gain industry experience and build a long term career in water operations.

No water treatment experience is required. If you are safety focused, mechanically minded and willing to learn, we would like to hear from you.

  • What's on offer
  • Permanent, full time employment
  • Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
  • Practical training and career development
  • Varied, hands on work in a supportive team
  • Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

What you'll Do

  • Monitoring and operating water treatment equipment
  • Completing routine plant inspections and checks
  • Assisting with basic maintenance and repairs
  • Collecting water samples and carrying out testing
  • Identifying and reporting equipment or process issues
  • Maintaining accurate operational records
  • Keeping plant and work areas clean and safe
  • Participating in shift handovers, toolbox talks and training
  • This position works a rotating shift roster, including weekends and public holidays.
  • What you'll need to be successful
  • A practical approach and willingness to learn
  • An interest in machinery, maintenance or plant operation
  • Reliability and a strong commitment to safety
  • Mechanical, electrical, process operations or trade experience would be helpful but is not essential

Why Veolia?

Veolia provides essential water, waste and energy services to communities across Australia and New Zealand.

You will join a global organisation that invests in its people while helping protect natural resources and support a more sustainable future.

Lithgow, New South Wales

Veolia welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace and can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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Trainee Operator employer: Nearheal

At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that champions equity, diversity, and inclusion. With flexible work arrangements, opportunities for continuous learning, and the chance to collaborate with a global team of experts, employees can thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on communities. Our commitment to professional growth and a supportive environment makes AECOM a standout choice for those looking to contribute to transformative projects across Australia.

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Contact Details:

Nearheal Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Trainee Operator

Safety Focus
Mechanical Aptitude
Willingness to Learn
Interest in Machinery
Reliability
Commitment to Safety
Basic Maintenance Skills