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Senior Process Engineer – Water & Wastewater

Forward thinking council
Wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition
Flexible working + 5 weeks leave

About the Role

Do you consider yourself a technical expert when it comes to water & wastewater treatment? Take the lead on the district’s water treatment from source to house. Manage and optimise our water and wastewater treatment plant processes through the research of new technologies, upgrades, renewals and improvements. The budget is approved, we just need you to lead the way.

Initiate & manage projects that will enhance delivery of water and waste treatment.
Undertake commissioning of upgrades, renewals and improvements
Share your technical knowledge of process engineering with the wider 3 waters team and PMO.
Research new technologies and undertake trials.

Benefits

Forward-thinking council that’s investing in its water infrastructure.
Collaborative and supportive team culture.
Fantastic work-life balance including flexible working and 5 weeks’ annual leave.
Subsidised gym membership, group medical scheme, and other health and wellbeing initiatives.
Professional and career development.

Skills & Experience

Degree qualification in Engineering or Science.
Considerable knowledge and experience in the water and wastewater treatment process.
Demonstrated expertise in process optimisation resulting in beneficial outcomes - financial, technical and environmental.
Excellent communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to identify mitigate and manage risk.

About New Plymouth District Council

New Plymouth District Council serves a district population of just under 90,000 people and 30,000 households. Our vision is for a sustainable lifestyle capital where people want to live, work, play and invest now and in the future. Our values centre around respecting each other, achieving wellness, working together and making a difference. If you’re new to New Plymouth and Taranaki, you’ll find life is easy here. You can walk or cycle to work, houses are affordable, we have an awesome coastline and mountain on our doorstep, plus plenty of art galleries, cafes, restaurants, and events.

How to Apply

Please apply at https://peakrecruitment.co.nz/portal/#/jobs/549 or to find out more, contact Fiona Clarke on 027 688 8837. Applications close 22 September 2024 or when the vacancy is filled. We encourage you to apply promptly. Your application will be received in confidence.

New Plymouth District Council has engaged Peak Recruitment to manage the recruitment of this position. Please direct all enquiries and applications to Peak Recruitment.

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