Geomembrane Technician

We are looking for a Geomembrane Technician !

You will be based in Auckland

This is a full-time permanent position.
Wages: $30–$36 per hour, depending on your skills and experience
Hours: Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week

General duties include but are not limited to:

• Install geomembrane liners and associated geosynthetic materials on containment projects.
• Measure, position, align, and secure geomembrane sheets according to engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Prepare surfaces and subgrades to ensure proper liner installation.
• Install anchoring systems, ballast materials, and protective layers.
• Cut and shape geomembrane materials to fit project requirements.
• Operate wedge welders, extrusion welders, and other specialised welding equipment to join geomembrane sheets.
• Perform thermal fusion welding and extrusion welding of HDPE, LLDPE, PVC, and other geomembrane materials.
• Inspect welded seams to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct trial welds and adjust welding parameters according to site conditions.
• Repair defective seams and damaged geomembrane sections.
• Maintain welding equipment and perform routine operational checks.
• Conduct non-destructive testing of welded seams, including air pressure testing, vacuum box testing, spark testing, and visual inspections.
• Record welding and testing results in accordance with quality assurance requirements.
• Identify defects and implement corrective actions.
• Any other tasks as reasonably required, with priority given to welding duties.
• Comply with all aspects of any contract, project, or task and deliver customer services that meet or exceed the expectations of the customer or business,

The ideal candidate must demonstrate:

• At least 3 years' experience in geomembrane installation, or welding, or a related field.
• Experience operating welding equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications
• Willing to undergo pre-employment screening
• Able to complete basic paperwork when needed
• Understands and practices the principles of zero harm
• Calm, professional temperament and good communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure
• Able to problem solve and manage time well

Please note: You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and some sites may require a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test.