At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join Veolia, a global leader in environmental services with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a permanent role with a tool of trade vehicle, training opportunities, and health benefits.
- Other info: Regular travel across the Pilbara with opportunities for career growth and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while developing your career in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Experience in water or wastewater treatment operations and a mechanical trade qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
The Opportunity
Veolia is seeking an experienced Operator Maintainer to operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment assets at client sites across the Pilbara. You’ll join a supportive team responsible for keeping essential infrastructure operating safely, reliably and in line with environmental and contractual requirements. This is a hands‑on role offering varied work, autonomy and the opportunity to develop your career with a global leader in environmental services.
What’s on Offer
- Permanent, Pilbara based residential role
- Tool of trade vehicle, fuel card, laptop and bonus
- Training and career development opportunities
- Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
- Paid parental leave and one paid volunteer day each year
What You’ll Do
- Operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants
- Monitoring plant performance and supporting process optimisation
- Collecting water samples and completing associated documentation
- Completing routine inspections and identifying maintenance needs
- Performing routine and reactive maintenance
- Managing work orders, spare parts, tools and equipment
- Coordinating contractors and maintaining positive client relationships
- Completing operational, compliance and performance reports
- Contributing to safe work practices and continuous improvement
Regular travel to client sites across the Pilbara is required and may include overnight stays. Some evening and weekend work may also be needed to meet operational requirements.
What you’ll bring
- Experience in water or wastewater treatment operations preferred
- Mechanical trade Qualification
Why Veolia?
Veolia is a global leader in environmental solutions, delivering essential water, waste, energy and industrial services across Australia and New Zealand. At Veolia, your work contributes to protecting the environment and supporting the communities we serve. You’ll join a business that prioritises safety, provides genuine development opportunities and recognises the contribution of its people. Veolia welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Veolia conducts recruitment fairly, ethically and transparently based on merit. Candidates must disclose any direct or indirect personal or professional relationships with Veolia or parties connected to Veolia’s business.
Operator Maintainer – Water & Wastewater employer: WIOA
Wagga Wagga City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With generous leave entitlements, a unique Nine Day Fortnight Arrangement, and ongoing training opportunities, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the community's environmental sustainability through their vital work in water reclamation.
