Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – Nokian Vesi Oy
Nokian Vesi Oy is a water utility company operating in Nokia and owned by the City of Nokia. Over 30,000 residents live within our service area, and we employ 37 water management professionals.
We are now looking for a permanent position purification plant operator. If you're looking for a job where your work is visibly concrete, this could be it!
Why is this role interesting?
In this role, you will be working at the heart of water management, a field essential for society's functioning. At the same time, you will be involved in in commissioning a new wastewater treatment plant, offering a rare opportunity to participate in a significant development phase from the very beginning.
The work combines practical doing, technical expertise, and process management. Thus, this job offers its doer both variety and responsibility in suitable proportion.
Job description
As a treatment plant operator, you are responsible for the maintenance, process control, and reporting of wastewater treatment plants. You will utilize a modern automation system in your work and actively participate in ensuring the functionality of the process.
Your work will include, among other things:
- control and monitoring of the cleaning process
- maintenance and service tasks
- Reporting and documentation
- collaboration with the rest of the team
In addition, you will participate in the maintenance of wastewater pumping stations and be on call as needed.
You will initially work at the Kullaanvuori wastewater treatment plant and will transfer to the new treatment plant once it is completed in early 2027.
What we expect from you:
- Technical education (e.g., electrical, automation, process, or other relevant field)
- experience in water supply, industrial maintenance, or automation environments
- readiness for independent work and decision-making
- cooperative skills
- Basic IT skills
A B driver's license is essential for the position. A Class C driver's license is considered an asset.
This task values a hands-on approach, responsibility, and a willingness to learn.
In our new wastewater treatment plant, we will be using the latest technologies and automation. Therefore, we see interest and experience in the electrical and automation fields as an advantage.
What we offer you:
We offer a permanent position in a stable and locally significant organization where the work is long-term and the work environment is safe. The position offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of ways and to participate in the commissioning of a new treatment plant. New facilities like this aren’t built every day, so this is a rare opportunity.
You work in a close-knit and skilled team where collaboration, direct communication, and taking responsibility are valued. The work combines the best aspects of independent work and teamwork.
In addition, we offer competitive compensation, experience bonus, and on-call allowances. You will also have access to Epassi benefits, comprehensive occupational healthcare, and a phone benefit.
Terms of employment
- Employment relationship of indefinite duration
- Working hours 40 hours / week
- Probationary period 6 months
The selected candidate must submit an acceptable medical certificate before starting employment. Original certificates will be reviewed during the interview.
Did you get interested?
More information about the task is available on weekdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Field Service Engineer Timo Järvinen, puh. 040 779 9199
Recruitment will be carried out in cooperation with Tampereen Vire. Please send your CV and application through the recruitment system as soon as possible, but no later than 29.5.2026 by. We process applications already during the application period.