Network Leakage Technician (Days)
Company: United Utilities
Salary: £35,009
Work type: Onsite
Location: Warrington North Wastewater Treatment Works, Gatewarth Industrial Est, Off Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington, WA5 1DS
Role type: Permanent
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
Benefits
* 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
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
Job Purpose
The Network Leakage Technician (Days) role is a key role which will report to the days Leakage Team Leader within the water network. The role has been developed to allow the water network department to deliver against its strategic targets by the delivery against the Distribution Operations Maintenance Strategy (DOMS), Leakage, Customer and Efficiency targets within the regulatory framework. This technical role will be pivotal in helping United Utilities water network achieve its Leakage ODI Targets.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
The role holders will be seen as the leakage champion, undertaking proactive and reactive leakage detection by undertaking specific activities identified through our leakage reports and analysis to meet the requirements of the network and our customers.
* Reactive leakage assistance – Interpretation and use of flow and pressure data to agree areas of interest for further leakage detection activity
* Appropriate leakage detection method depending on requirements of the DMAs (correlating, sounding, pressure zero tests, step testing, data loggers)
* Raising new work via Toughbook for leak repair including appropriate network interruptions
* Incident assistance – To ensure all activities comply with Health and Safety Legislation, including confined space entry and dynamic risk assessment
* Action PZT & Step Tests
* Assist other roles, in‑day, out of hours and in incidents
* Attend meeting and Team Briefs
* Carry out mandatory daily vehicle check
* Check boundary valves in relation to leakage activities
* Check CMP Data
* Chlorine and Phosphate testing for leakage purposes
* Clean van
* Confined Space entry
* Ensure PPE and equipment is maintained as per standard
* Flush main for leakage purposes
* Hydrant abuse – close down hydrant following the request from a NCI
* Identify strategic valves
* Intensive DMA Interrogation for Leakage Purposes
* Install/remove loggers
* Proactive interruption/restoration of mains supply
* Locate apparatus
* Miscellaneous admin
* Operate valve for leakage detection purposes
* Set up operate and remove standpipe
* Set up site as per NRSWA
* Update mobile device - Toughbook
* Review industrial users – metering where appropriate
* Void Property Checks for Leakage Purposes
Technical Skills & Experience
* Required to comply with all Health and Safety procedures
* Capable of operating all machinery, equipment and tools within a difficult working environment
* Team working and communication skills will be an integral requirement of the role
* Be able to demonstrate the competency to work as part of a high performance team whilst having a proven record of achieving goals, objectives and scorecard measures
* This role would be ideal for those people with significant leakage detection and operational experience of the water network
Essential Qualifications
* You will be educated to a good standard – preferably GCSE grade C or above, City and Guilds, or able to demonstrate technical skills
* Full Clean Driving License is Essential
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Utilities
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