Instrument Technican
Job Description
He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare
Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy
There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment.
He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation Technician to join our team based at our Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will be an exciting role for someone that wants to prove their strength in instrumentation and problem solving to ensure that our drinking water and wastewater services are effectively supplied to the Auckland community.
Your role will be to ensure that equipment is working properly, safely, and efficiently. Your responsibilities will be to test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect control systems and monitoring devices.
Day to day you will be
Maintaining the operational functionality of instrumentation and control systems
Installing and commissioning additions or upgrades to existing systems
Responding to control system alarms as they arise
Notifying supervisors of any systems found to be at risk
Maintaining accurate records of calibration or test results
Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you
You'll need a proven background in instrumentation. You will also need a National Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Control Level 4 or equivalent - current Electrical Registration or a minimum Electrical Service Technician (EST) would be an added advantage. You'll be a motivated self-starter with a positive can-do attitude and passionate about Wastewater and Water. You will be able to demonstrate:
An in-depth technical knowledge of process control systems and experience in PLC, SCADA & DCS systems, especially their application in a continuous process environment
The ability to lead and work with a team of technical specialists
The ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
Have attention to detail with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you
We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Generous parental leave
* Employee discounts at a range of large retailers
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - www.careers.watercare.co.nz
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