Process Tech (Elec)

Overview

Electrical Process Technician for wastewater treatment plant maintenance

Key Responsibilities

• maintenance
• fault diagnosis
• installation
• electrical testing
• project management
• system updates

Tasks

-To undertake reactive and planned maintenance of plant and equipment on a daily basis. -Provide technical expertise to Internal & External contractors. -To respond to alarms and fault find to identify issues, fix these or escalate if required -To provide self-quotations for work to be carried out, so assessment can be made against contractor prices. -Manage projects internally and provide the technical expertise to contractors working for Southern Water -To gain quotations for parts, equipment or from contractors for work to be carried out -To install new plant and equipment as required -To carry out inspection and test on electrical equipment following company procedures (Electrical) -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 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 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 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

• communication
• problem solving
• resilience
• pumping
• wastewater
• nvq electrical

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-The role requires you to commit to 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!

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.

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