Drinking Water Backflow Technical Officer at Wellington Water, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Do you have experience in backflow prevention?
• We are looking for a seasoned IQP to lead the management of the region's water supply backflow prevention activities.
• Based in our Petone Office

The opportunity

The purpose of the Drinking Water Backflow Technical Officer position is to provide operational management of the backflow prevention program and information systems across all our client council areas and liaise with property owners to ensure sites have appropriate backflow devices installed and tested. The Building Act, the Health Act, and the Water Services Act require the control and management of backflow risk. You will be responsible for enforcing this legislation by arranging audits and surveys of the backflow equipment in place, escalating issues identified for resolution and taking enforcement action when required

As the Drinking Water Backflow Technical Officer, you will be particularly strong at relationship management in commercial environments, providing coordination between commercial property owners and managers, and contracted servicepeople. You will continuously improve backflow prevention to meet the legal obligations of Wellington Water under the Water Services Act 2021. This includes reporting on the adequacy and extent of backflow prevention, the risk assessment procedures, bylaws, policies, data management systems, procedures and enforcements that are in place, and how Wellington Water and our client councils are working together to mitigate backflow risk. You will guide and contribute to the development and improvement of company systems to achieve this objective.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring the following:

• Substantial experience in the management of backflow prevention, including legislation, inspection and maintenance work within the industry as an Independent Qualified Person or a similar role
• Thorough understanding of the risk posed due to backflow and requirements for backflow prevention devices to manage this risk
• Familiarity with the Water Services Act 2021, Building Act 2004, Health Act, and any local government legislation that applies to compliance for backflow prevention
• Thorough understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• Independent Qualified Person (IQP) registration, including BFP SS7 Certification (backflow), or appropriate engineering qualification
• Full driver's licence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong relationship management skills
• Sound leadership and influencing skills
• An analytical and logical approach

About us

Wellington Water knows that a great values-driven culture like ours means we can be a trusted advisor to the region's Councils and deliver great outcomes for our customers. Wellington Water plans and delivers drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services from source to sea in partnership with the community, engineering consultants and contractors.

People work at Wellington Water because they want to make a difference. That means you will be helping to look after our most precious assets: water, human health and welfare, and the environment so our communities can prosper.

Why join us?

It is an exciting time to be working in the water sector, not only are you at the forefront of looking after our most precious assets: water, human health and welfare and the environment, but proposed changes for the sector are increasing awareness around the importance of managing the three waters and creating new opportunities. Your personal and professional growth will be encouraged, and you will work alongside like-minded people who are passionate about their work and have a strong sense of purpose. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Please paste the following link into your browser's URL to view our benefits: https://careers.wellingtonwater.co.nz/

Applications close: Sunday, 14 August 2022.

How to apply

To see the job description file please copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser's address bar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iwfSKG4wr6K_gckTqdySMqdEibqpM8-D/view?usp=sharing

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To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand, or be eligible to obtain it - copy and paste the following URL into your browser to find out more about work visa eligibility and options: https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/visas-citizenship/visas-to-work

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

We support being fully vaccinated. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.