Overview
Network Planning Technician (NSA Planning Technician) – South West Water, Exeter. This is a 37 hour per week, full-time permanent role with a competitive salary package of up to £28,000. In the development of this role, you will be supported with a progression scheme which can lead to further salary increases, plus overtime opportunities, company van and rewards.
What You'll Be Doing
* Support the delivery of the company Supply Interruption ODI
* Implement risk-based approach to supply interruption mitigation, plan for worst case each time
* Coordinate the field-based teams during supply interruption events to ensure all aspects of the process are complete, including logger deployment and field event log completion
* Identify improvement opportunities for the water distribution network where optimisation will benefit in the future
* Be a creative thinker relating to the operation of the network to overcome planned and reactive instances that could otherwise adversely impact the supply interruption ODI
* Create accurate records of all interruptions to supplies in the area to furnish the reporting team with information to allow hydraulic post-event analysis
* Take ownership of supply interruption events and have a proactive approach to coordinating restoration through utilisation of AWS equipment options
* Monitor work streams and maintain levels within the work basket to facilitate rapid repair of mains bursts
* Contribute to research and development opportunities to gain knowledge and improve the future
* Understand the risks and challenges the field base teams experience during the operation of the distribution network
* Coordinate the DOMS flushing programme including development of flushing schedules on a DMA basis and central recording of area performance
* Investigate SCADA alarms and ensure appropriate action is invoked by engaging with the Technical Services team to resolve in a timely fashion
What We Are Looking For
* Essential
* 3 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject
* Relevant experience in Water Supply - Water Distribution Activity preferred
* Proven ability to work within a team environment but also on your own initiative
* Proven ability to communicate and liaise effectively with internal and external customers in both verbal and written contexts
* Able to complete required administrative activities as and when required and to the required quality
* Proven ability to use computer systems (including advanced Strumap, MS Office and Corporate applications)
* Desirable
* ONC / City and Guilds in relevant subject or NVQ Water Distribution Control Level 2 standard of competence or HNC / Water Diploma
* Experience of other pipeline/process industries (e.g., gas, chemical) considered
What's In It For You?
* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Buy or sell annual leave for flexibility
* Cycle to Work scheme with tax-free benefits
* Free car parking at most sites
* Up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
* Parental leave options and flexible time off
* Employee share schemes and pension
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
* Discounts on eye tests and eyewear, and other perks through Perkbox
* A discretionary bonus
* Competitive contributory pension
* More benefits available
Be yourself — we value diversity and foster a culture of belonging. Our core values are: Be Rock Solid, Be You, Be the Future. Closing Date: 15th October.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Utilities
Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom
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