Process and Compliance Specialist

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Are you a talented engineer ready to make an impact on New Zealand's water infrastructure? Veolia is seeking a Process and Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic New Zealand team - Auckland.

You will take ownership of driving process optimisation and regulatory compliance excellence across Veolia New Zealand's water operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll work on everything from process reviews and system optimisation to technical training and innovation initiatives, ensuring our water and wastewater treatment operations meet the highest standards.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• A great team focused working environment
• Reduced gym membership fees, 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community 
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

You'll be responsible for championing operational excellence across our water treatment network. Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading process reviews and optimisation initiatives across water and wastewater treatment plants
• Managing DWQAR & RC compliance activities, sampling protocols, and water quality reporting
• Implementing process control strategies and optimizing chemical dosing and energy consumption
• Collaborating with operational compliance champions across VNZ contracts and ANZ technical experts
• Providing technical training and support to operational teams on process control and compliance requirements
• Conducting process audits, troubleshooting operational issues, and developing standard operating procedures
• Supporting innovation initiatives and continuous improvement across the business

What you'll need to be successful

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Engineering degree (Process, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or related field)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in water/wastewater treatment operations
• Demonstrated expertise in process optimisation and compliance management
• Strong knowledge of NZ drinking water standards and environmental regulations
• Experience with SCADA systems and process control
• Excellent communication skills – able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong report writing, numeracy, and IT skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure

Desirable:

• Water treatment operator certification
• 3 Waters operations knowledge

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated team player with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong commitment to customer service and outcomes
• High personal integrity and robust time management
• Passionate about safety and sustainability

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.
If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.