This is a great first step in to a career in the water industry and full training and one-to-one mentorship will be provided. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will ensure the delivery of leakage reduction by using your expertise to resolve complex operational issues that will include detecting both proactive and reactive leaks on our clients’ network using a combination of methods
You will:
Assess, diagnose, and determine the most appropriate solution to reduce leakage and fully support the delivery of regulatory targets and work to pinpoint leakage with a level of accuracy that delivers a great service for clients
Ensuring that Health and Safety is maintained
Achieving KPI targets and delivering leakage detection/reduction within DMA’s
Attending excavations requested by R&M to assist leak location
Training and mentoring assistant leakage Technicians
Assuming responsibility for general admin tasks,, electronic timesheets submissions, weekly vehicle checks and defect reporting
Forming and maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and the client
Who we’re looking for?
Any prior experience working in a similar role is useful however we will train you in water network hydraulics, leakage detection techniques, monitoring/reporting of leakage levels and other issues associated with the clean water industry
You will want to learn and build a knowledge of utility tracing, noise logging and step-testing planning/operation to allow you to build your experience of leakage monitoring, pressure/flow and flow data capture techniques and methods. Above all you will be open and willing to learn new methods
Able to work well under pressure and to conflicting deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail and high levels of standards
Team player who wants to solve problems within defined procedures and is flexible, co-operative attitude to working and giving and receiving help and sharing knowledge
Great written and verbal communication skills
Customer focused and able to build and maintain great working relationships
Able to work quickly and accurately report on findings
Full UK driving or Irish Driving Licence
What’s in it for you?
We support our people to build meaningful careers. Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
RPS, a Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.