Instrumentation Technician

About Watercare

Watercare is committed to ensuring the health of water as a foundation for the wellbeing of land and people. We are investing $14 billion over the next decade to support Auckland's growth sustainably and with resilience to climate change. This amounts to an average investment of $3.8 million daily.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to join our team at the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant. This opportunity is ideal for someone eager to showcase their expertise in instrumentation and problem-solving to support Auckland's drinking water and wastewater services efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure instrumentation and control systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Conduct testing, calibration, installation, repairs, and inspections of control and monitoring equipment.
• Maintain the functionality of existing instrumentation systems.
• Install and commission new system additions or upgrades.
• Respond promptly to control system alarms and report any systems at risk to supervisors.
• Keep precise records of all calibration and test results.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in industrial instrumentation and possess a National Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Control (Level 4) or an equivalent qualification. Electrical Service Technician (EST) Registration or Electrical Registration is also required. You must be a proactive self-starter with a positive mindset and a genuine interest in the water and wastewater industry.

• Strong technical understanding of process control systems, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS, especially within continuous process environments.
• Experience leading and collaborating with teams of technical specialists.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work independently.
• Attention to detail combined with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Life and income protection insurance plans.
• Generous parental leave provisions.
• Employee discounts at various major retailers.

Application

If you are interested in pursuing a career with us and joining a passionate team, we encourage you to apply online.