Manages water supply and sewage treatment across North West England, producing and recycling drinking water.
Perform proactive water mains cleaning, flushing and maintenance to improve water quality.
5 days ago ago
£36,805 - £36,805
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
6,035 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Role
Description
mains cleaning
scada monitoring
hydraulic modelling
turbidity monitoring
asset optimisation
data analysis
Supporting the planned mains cleaning programme using new technologies if required.
You'll also be responsible for increased proactive mains cleaning via the Network Scada system and the DOMS+ Tier 1 process and taking part in increased cyclical maintenance activities including targeted removal of deposition in low flow zones.
Maintaining instrumentation.
Using appropriate customer communication which could involve text blast or leaflet dropping for example.
Flushing of mains in targeted areas following an event such as a burst. In addition to the post-event response, flushing will be completed to remove any residual material that settles following a network disturbance, and mitigate the risk of potential post-event background discolouration contacts.
Using turbidity monitors as required to monitor Water Quality.
Turnover of dead-ends, low-velocity zones that are assessed as being at risk of build-up of potential discolouration particles through sedimentation. This will be supported by hydraulic modelling to identify low velocity risk zones.
Enabling and delivering asset optimisation and improvement opportunities to reduce taste, smell and appearance customer contacts.
Undertaking local network investigations and improvements.
Managing the loggers to record data via the software.
Regular refreshing of water at strategic locations such as boundary valves between DMAs in order to mitigate the risk of discolouration should they need to be operated during a network event.
Managing the equipment and delivering the PODDS methodology.
Undertaking network risk assessments and review with local NT if required.
Analysing data and ensuring appropriate action is taken following readings.
You'll be responsible for three core activities: proactive mains conditioning, cyclic flushing and cleaning and service cleaning.
Ensuring contractor sign-off for work undertaken by 3rd parties on assets under your responsibility, as part of the work authorisation process.
Delivering the service clean technology and managing the customer experience and associated engagement throughout that journey.
Requirements
water network
valve ops
it packages
gcse c
negotiation
customer service
Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
Customer service experience, demonstrating a strong customer service focus and be able to resolve customer issues.
To be considered for this role you'll need to have reached an educational standard of GCSE grade C or equivalent, relevant City and Guilds or BTEC or ability to demonstrate technical and customer skills.
Ability to work alone as well as effectively as part of a team
The ability to provide technical/performance input into the DOMS process as required
You'll need to be able to demonstrate water network technical experience and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Valve operation as part of targeted conditioning work.
A good level of competency in the use of relevant IT packages.
Benefits
MORE Choices flexible benefits
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
Mental health first aiders
Wealth at Work courses
Enhanced parental leave schemes
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
EVolve Car Scheme
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
Salary Finance
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover