Mechanical Reliability Engineer (Kent) at Southern Water in Chatham, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

asset engineering

reliability study

maintenance monitoring

compliance management

strategy documentation

rcm design

Apply industry best practices in day-to-day asset engineering activities.
Conduct reliability studies such as FMECA and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to drive performance improvements.
Monitor and review maintenance strategies using asset performance data, surveillance, and KPI trends to improve uptime and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with reliability, legislative, and environmental standards.
Maintain detailed documentation of reliability strategies, maintenance procedures, failure analysis, and best practices.
Design and implement Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies for cost-effective and efficient asset management.

Requirements

mechanical engineering

fmeca

rca

mechanical assets

problem solving

stakeholder engagement

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.
Familiarity with FMECA and RCA methodologies.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Travel across Kent sites required.
Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Full UK driving licence is essential.
Knowledge of mechanical assets such as motors, pumps, gearboxes, blowers, compressors, and generators.
Experience in analysing, operating, and maintaining assets.
Strong technical mindset and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Company

Overview

2.25 million

Customers Served

Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.

0.5 GL

Drinking Water Pumped

Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.

£72m loss

Operating Loss

Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.

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.

Culture + Values

“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”

Environment + Sustainability

24% by 2025

Renewable Energy Target

Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.

75% by 2035

Storm Overflow Compliance

Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.

£7.8B Capital Plan

Environmental Investments

£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.

Three‑Star EPA

Environment Agency Rating

Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.

On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found

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