Utilities Process Operator

at  Yashili NZ Dairy Co Ltd

Advance your water treatment career with Yashili NZ Dairy Company Ltd, a cutting-edge Infant Formula Powder and nutritional powder processing facility located in Pokeno. We are seeking a dedicated Utilities Process Operator to join our dynamic team of industry experts.

As an Operator, you will play a vital role in the operation and management of our state-of-the-art dairy plant. Reporting to the Utilities Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Operating potable water and demineralized water plants.
• Conducting Potable/Utilities water testing according to the Yashili Water Management Plan.
• Maintaining, updating, and reviewing the Yashili Water Management plan to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Assisting in audit preparation and participating in audits.
• Taking ownership of safe work systems for the Utilities plant.
• Managing the Yashili Waste and Emissions Management plan, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Operating a wastewater DAF system and ensuring compliance with Waikato District Council parameters.
• Monitoring and operating boilers, industrial air compressors, and chillers.
• Monitoring chemical dosing levels and their application in water and wastewater treatment.
• Cleaning, verifying, and calibrating instrumentation.
• Conducting autonomous maintenance, including servicing and attending equipment breakdowns.
• Diagnosing and repairing equipment breakdowns with assistance from the Utilities Engineering Manager.
• Training Service Technicians in the operation of site-wide Utilities systems.
• Effectively managing time and meeting set targets.
• Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of Utilities areas.
• Adhering to health and safety rules.
• Performing any other non-utilities related tasks as required.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Utilities or equivalent.
• Experience in a production environment, preferably in site utilities or FMCG.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and fault find.
• Knowledge of Taumata Arowai Drinking Water Guidelines, and the application of the Water Services (DWSNZ) Regulations 2022, and DCP – 3.

• Operating potable water and demineralized water plants.
• Conducting Potable/Utilities water testing according to the Yashili Water Management Plan.
• Maintaining, updating, and reviewing the Yashili Water Management plan to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Assisting in audit preparation and participating in audits.
• Taking ownership of safe work systems for the Utilities plant.
• Managing the Yashili Waste and Emissions Management plan, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Operating a wastewater DAF system and ensuring compliance with Waikato District Council parameters.
• Monitoring and operating boilers, industrial air compressors, and chillers.
• Monitoring chemical dosing levels and their application in water and wastewater treatment.
• Cleaning, verifying, and calibrating instrumentation.
• Conducting autonomous maintenance, including servicing and attending equipment breakdowns.
• Diagnosing and repairing equipment breakdowns with assistance from the Utilities Engineering Manager.
• Training Service Technicians in the operation of site-wide Utilities systems.
• Effectively managing time and meeting set targets.
• Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of Utilities areas.
• Adhering to health and safety rules.
• Performing any other non-utilities related tasks as required