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Our innovation strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry’s bigger long-term challenges. Whether it's delivering water that is always good to drink, reducing waste in our processes with energy efficient technologies or improving visibility of the network, our150+ strong team of innovators are working day in day out to make it happen. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
With that in mind we’re looking for a Network Optimisation Technician to help us as we do so at our site in Raynesway, Derby.
Are you a determined individual who likes to find the underlying cause of problems and takes pride in finding resolutions for them? And perhaps you are a proactive individual who can use their own intuitive?
If so, then read on.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our Network Optimisation teams are responsible for ensuring that Severn Trent meets and improves our expected water supply service standards for our customers. They are effectively the architect of our network adapting its configuration and controls, performing root cause analysis investigations to system failures, identifying ways to put things right, working out how to proactively improve performance of the network and developing proposals to ensure the short and long-term performance of the water network.
Within this Technician role you will therefore be responsible for providing technical expertise on our water supply network, investigating asset performance, providing analysis and investigation, and producing technical reports using hydraulic modelling.
You will typically have great analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to determine and promote the best solution, that delivers a quality and reliable service, and communicate complex ideas clearly to a range of different stakeholders.
So, if you think you have the right mindset for this role, keep on reading.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
You`ll need to be able to use IT systems. It goes without saying you’ll have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to influence colleagues of all levels effectively. You`ll have strong organisational skills and you`ll be able to work on own initiative.
Experience
* Application of hydraulic principles
* Hydraulic modelling
* Network asset Operation within an operations or engineering environment
* Water regulatory framework (Desirable)
* Good IT skills including spreadsheets and presenting graphical data
Capabilities
* Good customer focus
* Ability to be an enthusiastic team player
* Capability to work with minimum supervision – self motivated
* Exceptional standard of written communications skills
* Ability to verbally communicate complex issues to appropriate audience
* Good numeric / analytical skills
* Ability to analyse and problem solve complex issues Ability to prioritise workloads and deliver against targets
Qualifications
Degree in a STEM subject (Desirable)
What’s In It For You
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
* Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
* 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare
* Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Family friendly policies
* Two volunteering days per year
WHATS NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.
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Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!
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