Job Description

The Opportunity

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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.

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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.

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What's on offer

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- Secure, stable role with a global environmental services leader
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- Structured training & development with clear pathways to become a qualified Operator
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- Competitive pay and a collaborative team culture
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What you'll be responsible for

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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:

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- Learning routine plant operations and daily inspections
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- Completing basic laboratory testing (and building confidence to perform tests independently)
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- Learning compliance-related sampling and testing
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- Supporting the team to raise and close out work orders in the maintenance system
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- Learning the control room/SCADA basics to understand the overall plant process
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- Training in solids handling, including filter press operation
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- Learning the Permit to Work (PTW)



system and isolation/lock-out processes
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- Working safely every day and following site safety requirements
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- Assisting with site inspections and audits (internal, client and compliance-related)
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What you'll need to be successful

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- A strong safety-first mindset and willingness to follow procedures
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- Ability to identify hazards and report incidents promptly
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- Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing a job properly
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Why Veolia?

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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: safe water systems, compliant operations, and better outcomes for the environment.

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You'll enjoy:

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- Competitive salary and advantages package
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- Professional development and training opportunities
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- Flexible working arrangements
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- Inclusive workplace culture – we celebrate diversity and foster belonging for all
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- Health and wellbeing programs supporting your physical and mental health
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- Purpose driven work contributing to a better world
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- Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion
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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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📌 Trainee Operator Veolia (New South Wales)
🏢 Water Industry Operators Association Of Australia
📍 New South Wales