Discolouration Engineer

Additionally, the Discoloration Engineer will undertake the development of colleagues, manage local workload distribution, and act as the business discoloration specialist based on expertise. Key tasks include identifying and producing company risk profiles for business reporting, providing expert analysis and risk promotion based on data from routine maintenance activities, and defining primary factors from reportable and near-miss events to drive initiatives for water quality contact reduction. The role also involves providing specialist support for DWI queries and enforcement, as well as delivering plans to mitigate regional trunk main discoloration risks.

We currently have a vacancy for a newly created Discoloration Engineer role within the Network Engineering Team, part of the wider Network Planning and Engineering department in the Clean Water Services Delivery Business Unit. This role will be based in the South & West Network Engineering team but will cover the entire Yorkshire area, working alongside our Senior Discoloration Engineer and other Discoloration Engineers. The primary responsibilities include providing proficient and effective Discoloration Engineering capabilities within Network Services (Water) to support and enhance specialist initiatives aimed at managing and reducing discolouration events and contacts. The role involves applying engineering analysis, tools, bespoke software modelling, and innovation to deliver economic OPEX and CAPEX solutions.

• Provide technical support and advice during discolouration incidents, developing mitigation options and reacting to emerging incidents professionally under pressure.
• Undertake detailed investigations and reports for DWI reportable incidents, water quality contact performance, and develop DWI Drinking Water Safety Plans.
• Use manual calculations or hydraulic analytical tools to determine the impact of interventions on hydraulic and water quality, producing detailed operational method statements and contingency plans.
• Support the production of detailed intervention plans and documents like WAND, RAMS, and contingency plans to minimize discolouration and supply interruptions from high-risk assets.
• Provide discoloration engineering support and coaching to colleagues, ensuring accurate recording of asset failure risks and promoting the use of quality management systems.
• Investigate at a WSS level, create work packs for maintenance technicians, and devise maintenance activities to condition distribution mains, promoting automation where necessary.
• Own and provide monthly DOMS risk matrices, participate in DG3 Criticality/Resilience studies, and ensure risks are managed through Yorkshire Waters risk management systems.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

If you’ve got experience in Discoloration Engineer and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

• Detailed knowledge of the design and operation principles of potable water distribution network assets.
• Full Valid UK Driving Licence is Preferred, but not essential.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
• Confident at presenting.
• Excellent data analysis and manipulation skills.
• Have a strong understanding of water quality issues caused by incorrect operation of assets and asset conditions, including mechanisms leading to bacteriological, iron, manganese, and discolouration failures.
• Ability to focus on specific activities while understanding the wider impact on service delivery to all customers.
• Demonstration of knowledge and application of company vision, values, and SBOs.
• Demonstrate proven analytical skills.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

• Development opportunities in line with the Discoloration Engineer progression plan
• A company car through company car lease scheme
• Retail savings scheme
• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £40,167 - £53,309
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)