Our Water company client is seeking a Process Technician to join their Production Department to monitor, operate, maintain and optimise Water production assets on a permanent basis out of Havant.
This role is key in ensuring delivery of safe and wholesome drinking water to consumers.
Responsibilities
Visit water treatment works, pumping stations and reservoirs to carry out essential duties and monitor the performance and operability of assets.
Assist with optimising the operation of 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 process 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 and 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 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.
Skills/experience/qualifications
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.Benefits
Salary circa 38-43k per annum
38 hour working week - Monday to Friday
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
up to 15% matched pension
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and pay
Life assurance/health cash plan
Access to vehicle - role will cover sites across Hampshire/Sussex