We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.
About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi
The Senior Environmental Engineer will be a technical lead for water and wastewater projects and provide subject matter expertise overseeing technical designs and consent requirements in the context of water and wastewater needs for Fonterra's processing and manufacturing plants.
The role will also provide technical support to manufacturing sites, participation in innovation in dairy manufacturing, environment technology & process disciplines and will maintain and develop knowledge in environment technology.
The role contributes to the long-term sustainability goals of the business through a projects and technical support focus.
Other key responsibilities include:
Determine feasibility and plan projects for Environment Strategy and Development initiatives.
Develop and advise on environmental initiatives and specifications.
Undertake options assessment and optimisation of waste treatment systems.
Provide general environment and technical support to processing staff.
Lead problem solving for environmental non-compliances.
Ensure consistent methods are used in the implementation of environmental developments.
Provide regular reporting and dissemination of projects and work.
Assist in development of environmental staff through training and procedures.
Ensure appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental standards are established in technical areas.
Preferred location is Palmerston North, Hamilton or Christchurch.
About you | Ko wai koe
The successful candidate will be someone who believes in seeking out win: win solutions and is very comfortable working collaboratively and helping others to get the best results. With a natural ability to build high performing teams and influence diverse groups of stakeholders, you will build and strengthen key relationships across the business and community.
Other key success enablers include:
Experience in wastewater design or consenting experience.
Tertiary qualification in environmental technology or engineering fields.
Research projects leading to innovative solutions for problems with a demonstrated ability to complete and implement research findings.
Sound understanding of Environmental treatment systems, particularly wastewater & irrigation as well as biological treatment systems.
Dairy industry wastewater treatment systems – operational processes and design.
Demonstrated experience with environmental risk identification and control.
Strong communication skills, allowing you to communicate up and down the business.
Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?
That's not a problem. We are committed to growing our internal talent and building a diverse workplace; therefore, we are open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
Applications will close at midnight, Wednesday 11th December 2024.
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