October 15, 2024

Hamilton City Council

Hamilton

OTHER

Senior Field Technician

Location: Hamilton City
Employment Type: Permanent
Applications Close: 29 October 2024

Assist the Sampling & Analysis Team Leader with review of manuals, SOPS, and site directories as per IANZ requirements.

Ensure that sampling rosters are developed and meet requirements of Partner Council issued schedules.

Provide leadership, support, direction, and regular feedback on staff performance.

What does a day in this job look like?

In this role you will organise and manage the implementation of required sampling by the sampling team in conjunction with the Sampling & Analysis Team Leader.

You will also undertake sampling and field analysis, equipment maintenance and calibration, perform basic Laboratory analysis, monitoring and sample preparation to meet the monitoring requirements of the Shared Services Partner Councils and contributing to the continued IANZ accreditation of the Laboratory.

For this role we are seeking:

Current and clean Full Drivers licence (Class 1) able to drive a manual class 1 vehicle & experience with operation of four-wheel drive class 1 vehicles.

Minimum of 1 year’s sampling and field-testing experience and laboratory experience.

Experience in calibration and maintenance of sampling and field-testing equipment.

Understanding of water, wastewater and storm water networks and treatment.

Good understanding of sampling and laboratory processes.

Knowledge of computers and control systems.

Experience in management of Safety and Quality systems and processes.

Technical ability to follow methods and have good observation skills.
Ability to develop, implement and review sound operational processes and procedures.
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What’s in it for me?

This role is an opportunity to actively contribute to the safety and compliance of Hamilton City’s water networks.

What’s the salary?

Circa $75K per annum negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

Additionally, these are some of the great benefits Hamilton City Council offers:

Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.

Opportunities for professional development.

A wellbeing and a volunteer/community day in addition to annual leave for permanent employees.

Free private medical insurance which includes hospital/surgery grade cover (discounted premiums for family members).

Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.

Enhanced sick leave.

Generous bereavement leave entitlement.

Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more

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Note that we’ll be shortlisting as we receive applications – so don’t muck around!

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of the community so that Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked making it the best place to be. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.