SCACA Automation Engineer

Veolia Environmental Services • Queenstown, MD

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Operations Technology Team as a SCADA Automation Support Engineer and play a vital role in ensuring reliable water and wastewater services across New Zealand. You'll provide critical 24/7 support to our operational assets, maintaining and optimizing SCADA systems that serve our communities. 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. Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, committed to ecological transformation through sustainable water and waste management solutions. We're dedicated to delivering operational excellence while upholding the principles of Te Mana o Te Wai—respecting water as a taonga (treasure) for our communities and environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical, SCADA, or related discipline) OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Proven ability to manage SCADA, telemetry systems, and monitoring equipment
• Experience in the water and/or process industry with understanding of water treatment technologies
• Working knowledge of water quality and assurance monitoring programs
• Strong electrical design and process control expertise
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Nice To Haves

• Min 5 year experience on Aveva Wonderware, InTouch, System Platform or Citec systems
• Min 5 year experience on Rockwell Alan Bradley or Schneider Electric PLC's
• Sound knowledge of Telemetry Systems and Industrial OT networks and network security
• Knowledge of water and wastewater operations, maintenance, and project activities
• Understanding of water quality and resource consent compliance requirements.
• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Results-focused with high attention to detail
• Strong communicator who builds effective relationships at all organizational levels
• Adaptable and confident in assessing complex information
• High personal integrity and commitment to safety
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support and on-call coverage for SCADA systems across all Veolia NZ facilities
• Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot SCADA and automation systems to ensure peak performance
• Deliver 24/7 support to operational teams across multiple locations
• Provide process optimization insights to drive operational excellence
• Manage supplier and subcontractor networks for telemetry, communications, and instrumentation services
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and health & safety obligations
• Support preventative maintenance programs and testing schedules

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A great team focused working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level