Leakage Inspector

Overview

Identify and promote water network leaks using acoustic detection techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• leak detection
• acoustic logging
• step tests
• data analysis
• partner liaison
• safety leadership

Tasks

As a Leakage Inspector, you will carry out leak detection and investigation activities on the Water Network to locate and promote leakage to be repaired by our service partners. You will demonstrate the ability to work hard as part of a wider team, solve problems and be thorough to deliver sustainable leakage reduction for Yorkshire Water. This will enable Yorkshire Water to hit challenging Leakage reduction targets. DMA Leakage Inspectors are responsible for proactively investigating 'Distribution Monitored Areas' using acoustic detection equipment to identify, pinpoint and promote leaks on our distribution network to our service partners for repair. If you have a passion for solving problems, working outdoors (and working at night), understanding how the clean water network operates, dealing with customers and utilising the latest detection technologies, then this role may be for you. -Create and maintain strong relationships with Field and service partner personnel to help support with leakage reduction and ensure jobs are resolved -Use correlating loggers (Enigma and Sound Sens) and be able to successfully interpret the information they provide -Designing and implementing step tests -Effectively quantify and validate leakage -Validate and quantify all work promoted to service partners to ensure optimal leakage reduction -Take responsibility for own health and safety and the health and safety of others through leadership by example and reporting through corporate systems -Leak detection utilising fixed and lift and shift acoustic loggers -Use Netbase (Latis Lite) to understand DMA day/night usage patterns, potential leaks and reductions due to repairs -Account for usage to eliminate non leakage from the leakage reporting process -Take ownership of private leakage jobs and manage them through to resolution -Risk assessments to ensure all activities are safe and delivered with minimal customer impact -Use leak sound correlation equipment, including the ability to use filters, carry out velocity checks and use hydrophones -Effectively and proactively investigate DMAs issued, locate and promote leakage which contributes to the reduction in area leakage levels

Requirements

• leak detection
• driving licence
• nrswa
• night shifts
• pressure testing
• risk assessments

What You Bring

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. Location: Cottingham will be required to travel around Hull, East Coast up to Hornsea / Goole / Thorne If you've got experience in Leakage Inspector 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. Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week. Important Note: You'll be required to work a minimum of 3 nights in a 4-week period. You will learn or be experienced in a variety of leakage detection techniques such as sounding, correlating, step testing and utilising new leakage technologies, as well as how to differentiate usage from leakage and other network sounds. You'll be expected to carry out dynamic risk assessments and POWRA's to ensure all activities are safe and delivered with minimal customer impact and develop an understanding and capability of available corporate systems. We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Leakage Inspector to join the Water Distribution team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? -Leak detection and resolution using acoustic sounding equipment (listening sticks and ground microphones) -Full clean driving licence -NRSWA, Water Hygiene and Manual Handling training -Ability to work unsociable hours (i.e. nights and weekends) -Zero pressure testing, Zone integrity tests & Pressure logging

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Benefits

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! All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. 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. -Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! -Retail savings scheme -Development opportunities in line with the Leakage Inspector progression plan -A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. -We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £27,916 - £34,562 -Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary -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 currently up to 12% company contribution

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Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-basic disclosure check conducted by a third‑party company -potential counter terrorist check or security check clearance -medical questionnaire required, with additional medicals if needed