Instrument Technician
Watercare · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Maintaining instrumentation systems
- Installing system upgrades
- Responding to alarms
What they ask for
National Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Control Level 4 or equivalent; proven instrumentation background; knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS systems; ability to lead and work in a team; troubleshooting skills.
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
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 - careers.watercare.co.nz.
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