A very rare opportunity has arisen for Senior Technical Specialist to join our busy drinking water operations team undertaking a variety of work. You will be;
Working in a beautiful city with breath-taking lakes, outstanding forests and incredible geothermal wonders.
Working in a community that displays kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and manaakitanga (kindness) towards the whenua (land) and its people.
Working in a close knit and driven team.
We are currently looking for a Senior Technical Specialist who will hit the ground running, who has a safety first attitude, who has or is working towards a Level 4 Water Treatment qualification (or equivalent). The ideal candidate will also hold a Class 1 NZ Driver's Licence.
Our Drinking water operations team is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Rotorua districts drinking water systems our team covers every aspect of your drinking water journey from spring to your tap. Our work includes:
Managing water treatment, sampling and testing
Operating and maintaining pumps and bores
Carrying out infrastructure repair work
Liaising with the public and consumers on water service matters
Running leak detection programmes
Proving, testing and operating valves and hydrants
Pressure and flow testing networks
Monitoring network telemetry
Problem solving and investigating issues in the reticulation system
Meter Reading
Standby roster to keep our water systems operational outside working hours
What you need to succeed:
Level 4 Water Treatment qualification (or equivalent) or working towards it.
You will also need a full clean Class 1 driver's licence (Class 2 desirable).
Experience within the water industry, or related industry with transferable skills.
A demonstrated Health & Safety focus, ensuring own and others' safety at all times.
Can use online app-based programme to record work.
Is highly detail focused.
Can work in a methodical manner
Positive, punctual and reliable
What we can provide:
Training and further development
Wellness benefits and initiatives
Guaranteed 40 hours/week Monday to Friday.
On- call 24 hours, 7 days a week
1.5T overtime and double time rates
The chance to work with a company who puts our people at the heart of the organisation
About us
InfraCore is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) created as a social enterprise to deliver essential services to Rotorua Lakes Council, and its residents and visitors. InfraCore is in the business of maintaining, managing and constructing infrastructure and facilities assets.
InfraCore is committed to developing partnerships with Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu and to also align its operational requirements to the Te Arawa 2050 Vision, and the aspirations of Mana Whenua.
For InfraCore as a business, this translates into improving the quality of life for Rotorua residents and visitors by cultivating and maintaining the areas in which they work and play. We do this by ensuring that the essential services are delivered appropriately and efficiently.
Application process
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Close off date for receiving applications is 15th November 2024, applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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