Job Title
Strategic Network Optimisation Advisor
Company
Severn Trent
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Working in the Water Resources team, you will be an integral part of Severn Trent’s Network Control function. This niche specialised team is responsible for creating the daily production plan for our large Water Treatment Works. You will ensure that there is enough supply in our Strategic Grid and that sufficient treated water is available to all our customers. You will also look to ensure that we use a good mix of water sources, so that water is produced at the lowest possible cost.
Responsibilities
* Manage the Strategic Grid network, moving water to maintain reservoir levels and optimise the set-up each day.
* Create the daily production plan for Water Treatment Works, ensuring that demand is met and water is produced at the lowest possible cost.
* Coordinate planned works (interventions) at Water Treatment Works with operational colleagues, develop contingencies, create go criteria and ensure there are no clashes on the Strategic Grid.
* Schedule and oversee infrastructure and non-infrastructure capital improvement programmes, strategic reservoir inspection programme, groundwater maintenance plan and other interventions that alter the way we supply water to our customers.
* Manage the £16m bulk water import budget.
* Monitor company raw water storage levels and modify production plans to maintain sufficient storage capacity, including drought preparation and prevention.
* Effectively manage Grid storage to help save money via energy management.
* Utilise PowerBI and Excel to improve data analysis and reporting.
* Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including Water Treatment colleagues, Network Control Leads and Senior Leaders throughout Severn Trent Water.
* Become an expert in the Strategic Grid, sharing advice and expertise with Operations and wider Network Control through training sessions and the Water Resources standby rota.
Qualifications
* Experience in Network Operations and a strong understanding of the Strategic Grid and Water Treatment processes.
* Analytical skills: able to analyse data, create reports and engage with stakeholders.
* Decision-making: able to make important decisions based on analysis and rational.
* Positive and caring attitude; a team player who rolls up sleeves and solves problems.
Benefits
* Salary: £37,000- £44,000 dependent on experience.
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 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.
* Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’.
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
* Family friendly policies.
* Two volunteering days per year.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.
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. And if your curiosity has peaked and you’re wanting to find out even more, search on social media. 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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