Process Tech (Elec)

Overview

Electrical Process Technician overseeing wastewater plant maintenance and repairs

Key Responsibilities

• quotations
• installation
• maintenance
• inspection
• project management
• alarm response

Tasks

-To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out -To coach, train and develop staff under their supervision, this to include the apprenticeship programme, if required -To update the necessary company systems and databases as required accurately and promptly -To install new plant and equipment as required -Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors. -To identify possible future risks and recommend changes in the course of their day-to-day work and to raise these for resolution as required. -To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required -Manage projects internally and provide the technical expertise to contractors working for Southern Water -To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis. -To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures (Electrical) -To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so assessment can be made against contractor prices. -To keep up to date with new technology and approaches to ensure they can service existing plant/equipment and are able to identify opportunities to utilise new methods/approaches in their work. -To provide standby cover on a 24/7 basis in case of emergency or out-of-hours issue on a 1 in 6 standby roster if required

Requirements

• resilient
• problem solver
• communicator
• nvq electrical
• pumping ops
• ppe

What You Bring

-Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment. -A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalating if required. -An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External contractors. -Level 3 NVQ qualified with certificates to support your qualification - Electrical -Able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of pumping station operation and the wastewater treatment process. -All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water

People Also Searched For

Benefits

-A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card -Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) -Life assurance equal to 4x salary -Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options -Digital GP service -Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution) -Occupational health service -Study support may be available for job-related qualifications -An employee assistance program -Cycle to work scheme -Two paid volunteering days a year -Health Cash Plan -25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays -Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage) -The role requires you to commit to 1 in 6 week standby which attracts additional payments and overtime (subject to availability) which may increase your potential earnings to up to £10,000 per year in addition to your base pay! -Discounts with over 800 popular retailers -A network of sports and social clubs -Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers -Company and performance-related bonus

About Southern Water

-Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts. -Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East. -Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

Sector Specialisms