The Opportunity

Want a practical job where you’re learning on the tools, working with a supportive team, and building a long term career in an essential industry? Veolia is looking for a Trainee Water Treatment Plant Operator to join our operations team at the Springvale Mount Piper Power Station Water Treatment Facility near Lithgow.

You’ll be trained to operate and maintain critical water treatment equipment that supports power generation and protects the environment—while working toward recognised operator competencies.

What's on offer

Secure, stable role with a global environmental services leaderStructured training & development with clear pathways to become a qualified OperatorCompetitive pay and a collaborative team culture

What you'll be responsible for

Role

This is a day shift trainee role where you’ll be supported by experienced operators and trained across the key parts of the plant, including:

Learning routine plant operations and daily inspectionsCompleting basic laboratory testing (and building confidence to perform tests independently)Learning compliance-related sampling and testingSupporting the team to raise and close out work orders in the maintenance systemLearning the control room/SCADA basics to understand the overall plant processTraining in solids handling, including filter press operationLearning the Permit to Work (PTW)



system and isolation/lock-out processesWorking safely every day and following site safety requirementsAssisting with site inspections and audits (internal, client and compliance-related)

What you'll need to be successful

A strong safety-first mindset and willingness to follow proceduresAbility to identify hazards and report incidents promptlyReliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing a job properly

Why Veolia?

Veolia is the world leader in environmental services—treating water, recovering resources, and helping communities operate more sustainably. What you do here has real impact: secure water systems, compliant operations, and better outcomes for the environment.

You'll Enjoy

Competitive salary and benefits packageProfessional development and training opportunitiesFlexible working arrangements Inclusive workplace culture – we celebrate diversity and foster belonging for allHealth and wellbeing programs supporting your physical and mental healthPurpose driven work contributing to a better world

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disability. We’re committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process based on merit.

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