Thermal Dryer Team Leader

ABOUT VEOLIA 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. THE OPPORTUNITY Veolia Water is seeking an experienced Thermal Dryer Team Leader to manage our state-of-the-art Thermal Drying Facility in Wellington. Lead a team of 5 technicians in producing Class A biosolids while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence. WHAT'S ON OFFER * Lead cutting-edge environmental technology * Competitive salary and benefits * Career development opportunities * Supportive, collaborative culture * Make a real environmental impact WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Operations * Oversee thermal dryer operations including Flo-Dryer 15X, burner systems, cyclones, and condenser * Maintain Class A biosolids standards (minimum 80°C exit temperature per EPA Rule 503) * Monitor safety systems: nitrogen fire suppression, oxygen monitoring, temperature controls * Coordinate with dewatering and product handling teams for continuous operations Safety & Compliance * Lead Health and Safety procedures: confined space entry, hot work permits, lockout/tagout * Conduct safety audits and incident investigations * Ensure compliance with all operational requirements and consent conditions * Champion Veolia's Always Safe Charter Maintenance Coordination * Partner with Maintenance and Capital Works Manager on preventive maintenance strategies * Coordinate maintenance schedules and shutdown planning * Provide operational expertise for equipment commissioning * Manage contractor and supplier relationships Team Leadership * Coach and develop 5 technicians * Foster a safety-focused, high-performance culture * Conduct performance reviews and support career development * Ensure training completion and skills development Performance Management * Monitor KPIs: safety, reliability, compliance, efficiency, quality * Manage operational budgets and optimise costs * Maintain documentation and reporting systems * Implement continuous improvement initiatives WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL Required * Mechanical or Electrical Diploma or Practising Certificate * 5+ years supervisory/team leadership experience in industrial plants * People management or coaching qualification * SCADA systems and process control experience * Current Health and Safety certifications * Hands-on thermal drying or high-temperature process experience * Natural gas burner systems and combustion control knowledge * Rotary dryer operations understanding * Budget management experience Key Attributes Strategic leader with hands-on technical expertise Strong communicator and stakeholder manager Problem-solver with analytical mindset Collaborative team player with coaching ability High integrity and safety-focused Calm under pressure with sound decision-making Self-starter who works autonomously and collaboratively WHY VEOLIA? At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world. If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now! THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. FAIRNESS, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.

The Team Leader will oversee all thermal dryer operations, including Flo-Dryer systems, ensuring the production of Class A biosolids meeting EPA standards, while coordinating closely with dewatering and product handling teams for seamless operations. Responsibilities also include championing Veolia's safety charter, leading safety procedures like confined space entry and LOTO, and partnering on maintenance strategies.

Candidates must possess a Mechanical or Electrical Diploma or Practising Certificate along with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in industrial plants, including proven people management skills. Essential technical knowledge includes hands-on experience with thermal drying or high-temperature processes, natural gas burner systems, and familiarity with SCADA systems.

• Competitive Salary • Benefits

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• Team Leadership
• Thermal Dryer Operations
• Biosolids Production
• Safety Procedures
• Compliance
• SCADA Systems
• Process Control
• Maintenance Coordination
• Budget Management
• KPI Monitoring
• Combustion Control
• Rotary Dryer Operations
• Incident Investigation
• Stakeholder Management
• Coaching
• Continuous Improvement

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Trades

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

9 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine