Network Operational Specialist

Description

The Network Operational Specialist provides technical support and guidance to Wastewater on all aspects of the gravity sewer network. You will support significant incidents (pollution / flooding) and support field-based teams to incident manage the situation.

The Network Operational Specialist provides expert advice to ensure safe operation and restoration of operational failure on the sewer network. Support will be provided to the whole of the Customer Field Services department as well as the wider business.

You will also manage the CSO asset base ensuring safe and effective operation. Working closely with central control and CSO teams to ensure the delivery of maintenance plans.

In addition, you will support the Operational Delivery Manager’s with the escapes review process for all aspects of sewer network escapes, Internal and External Flooding and Pollution. Provide technical and financial validation to all aspects of follow-on work for both YW and service partners. Ensuring all work promoted resolves operational issues and prevents repeat calls.

The Network Operational Specialist is responsible for coaching and supporting field-based operatives to ensure a quality investigation is undertaken, evidenced, and documented, promoting a first-time fix solution for customers and the environment in accordance with our standards and specifications. You will work to minimise repeats. You will review customer complaints and ensure the right action is taken to resolve these.

The Network Operational Specialist will provide technical support on the safe operation of the Customer Field Services fleet and equipment including all aspects of jetting, CCTV, Recycler/Vactor operation, sewer network investigations. You will review RAMS for all works to be delivered on the gravity sewer network.

The role works with the operational contracts team to drive improvements and efficiencies within the WWSA such as remedial activity, prolonged work activity and poor work practices.

Requirements

You will have proven ability to work in a busy environment, managing day to day workloads, whilst being able to review workloads in a short space of time to intervene and mitigate risks.

You will be proficient in the use of IT as you will be using the Microsoft suite of applications and company-based systems such as SAP. Training will be provided for the company-based systems.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team, develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships as you will be dealing with several key stakeholders to complete the required work.

If you’ve got experience in Sewer Network 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.

You will also be required to travel to different operational sites across the region therefore a full valid driving licence (with no more than 6 points) is required for this role.

You will have a previous experience in a customer service-related role with face-to-face communication with customers is an essential requirement of this role.

You will have a strong Health & Safety background and have a previous experience of Health and Safety management processes and systems which can be demonstrated within previous roles.

You will be able to demonstrate strong influencing skills and can influence outcomes and make decisions, show rigorous attention to detail to ensure ‘right first time’ approach and have the experience of evidence capture and feedback.

The successful applicant will have knowledge, experience and understanding of the vehicles and equipment used to resolve issues on the sewer network. You will have previous experience in the operation of high-pressure jetting equipment with appropriate accreditation.

The successful applicant will have a technical understanding of the sewer systems and network performance issues and associated assets and a basic knowledge of sewage treatment works. Although, your technical experience may lie within the wider wastewater services, broader industries.

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.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! Additional days in lieu of working bank holidays.

Retail savings scheme.

A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We offer a competitive salary range from £41,477 to £51,846 depending on experience.

Development opportunities in line with the Network Operational Specialist progression plan.

Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).

Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).

Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.

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!

Working type: This is a permanent opportunity working 37 hours per week, working rotational work patterns. Once fully trained, you will be expected to take part in an out of hours standby, therefore flexibility outside of working core hours is essential.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance