Overview
Portsmouth Water are delighted to have an opening for a Production Process Technician to join our highly regarded Production Department to monitor, operate, maintain and optimise our production assets. This role is key in ensuring delivery of safe and wholesome drinking water to our consumers.
We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.
What will you be doing?
* Visit water treatment works, pumping stations and reservoirs to carry out essential duties and monitor the performance and operability of our assets.
* Assist with optimising the operation of our production assets to ensure that water quality continues to meet all internal standards and statutory requirements at each treatment stage, whilst optimising energy, quality and performance.
* Provide support to colleagues in the field where complex process issues arise and investigate the root cause of water quality and process issues, advising on corrective actions.
* Operate and maintain treatment works assets, monitoring, recording and interpreting water samples to ensure treatment processes are working effectively.
* Provide training and mentorship to colleagues within Production and other areas of the business, keeping records of competency and continuous improvement.
* Work closely with Process Science to have collective responsibility for water quality.
* Creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and carrying out risk assessments.
* Monitor external activities in the areas surrounding our assets for anything that may affect the integrity of the water sources or treatment processes.
* Data collection of water quality and asset performance, recording routine activities and work completed.
* Ensure the appearance, cleanliness and operation of our sites meets company standards, whilst maintaining water quality and hygiene standards.
* Ensure all work is carried out in line with the Company’s Water Production procedures and in full compliance with on-site Health and Safety and quality standards.
What do you need?
* Industry water operations related qualification e.g. CABWI Level 4 in Water Operations
* EUSR National Water Hygiene (Blue) Card/SHEA Water (Can be provided if required)
* An advanced understanding of water treatment and distribution processes, and the regulations that govern them.
* Experience working with SCADA/HMI process control systems
* Experience working with chemicals, COSHH awareness
* Experience working in Medium/High Risk Confined Spaces
* Excellent report-writing, with an emphasis on clarity and attention to detail, often working to tight deadlines.
* Analytical with proven experience of data processing, mapping, and auditing.
* Empathetic, self-aware, and comfortable with constructively challenging areas that could be improved.
* Adaptable and able to prioritise workload and respond quickly to changing business needs
* Passionate about providing an excellent service, to our customer, colleagues and across the Water Industry.
* Full Driving Licence to support travel requirements across sites.
What can Portsmouth Water offer you?
* Holidays Made Better: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* A Pension That Works for You: Generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15%.
* Performance Pays Off: Non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance.
* Family Comes First: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.
* Peace of Mind, Always: Life assurance scheme with a 4x salary lump sum.
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Access to confidential mental health and wellbeing advice, and health support via our Virtual GP service (8am–10pm, 7 days a week) through the HealthHero app.
* PW Perks: Discounts at thousands of retailers and benefits such as Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), Cycle to Work, Health Cash Plan, and more.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Utilities
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from all sections of society. Please be aware the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. For internal processes, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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