Overview
Distribution Maintenance Trunk Main Technician
Base location: West Yorkshire or East Yorkshire
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
We have two exciting opportunities for a Distribution Maintenance Trunk Main Technician to join the Water Distribution at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to support work-life balance. This role includes pre-employment checks as described below.
Responsibilities
* Undertake detailed flushing plan surveys to enable strategic flushing of distribution mains within DMAs to minimise future Water Quality contacts for BBO discolouration. Liaise with Engineers and Planners to instigate operational action plans.
* Carry out planned flushing and sampling as per process.
* Deploy loggers pre- & post-logging points within the DMA and trunk mains to capture the impact of the activity.
* Execute and record all planned flushing activity through the desired flow/duration of works required to achieve optimal performance and risk mitigation.
* Amend schematic/timetable when unforeseen issues arise (e.g., inoperable assets on the network).
* Capture data to calculate depth of sediment material removed per flush.
* Undertake WAND risk assessments for cyclical flushing activities.
* Carry out cyclical critical air valve inspections, record data and escalate faulty assets for resolution.
* Carry out mains conditioning activities and data capture under Network Engineering instruction.
What skills & qualifications you will need
* An understanding of the design and operation principles of potable water distribution network assets
* Strong Health and Safety awareness and compliance
* Demonstration of knowledge and application of company vision, values and PC's
* An understanding of the operation principles of water hydraulics
* Pragmatic approach and ability to amend planned activities at short notice
* Application of water hygiene principles at all times
* Ability to work independently or in a team
* Experienced DM Technician
You will also benefit from having
* Knowledge of key mechanisms of discolouration on the network
* Clean water experience and water hygiene accreditation
* Knowledge of risk management
* Knowledge of relevant Performance Commitments relating to role
* Calm network trained
* Strong numerical skills
* NRASWA Operative O1 - Signing, Lighting and Guarding
* Toughbook user with Odyssey & Schematics experience
* Medium Risk Confined Space trained
* Working at Height - Operations trained
As part of this role, you may be required to work within confined spaces. Any successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure safety when working in hazardous environments.
Other information
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need or disability requiring changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you have experience in Distribution Maintenance Trunk Main Technician 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.
Important notices: Do note that successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks (including Basic Disclosure via a third-party). Depending on the role, security vetting may be required. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals when required.
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