Process Scientist

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We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As a Bioresources Process Scientist, you’ll be part of a high-performing technical team dedicated to maintaining and improving the health and compliance of sludge treatment processes across six key sites in the north-east Severn Trent region

The team provides technical support to Bioresources Operational sites, ensuring biological and chemical processes are effectively monitored, optimised, and corrected to maximise biogas production. This is achieved through scientific sampling and data analysis. A key focus is maintaining high-quality biosolids in line with the Biosolids Assurance Scheme and Farming Rules for Water, fostering strong relationships with the agricultural community.

You’ll lead process investigations to identify and resolve non-compliance issues, collaborating with stakeholders to implement solutions and share learnings. You’ll monitor asset performance through sludge sampling and data analysis, driving initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions.

With a continuous improvement mindset, you’ll assess process strengths and weaknesses and support environmental improvement efforts across the region. Additionally, you’ll provide technical input during the commissioning of new plants and ensure smooth integration of new schemes in collaboration with the Capital Delivery Team.

The sites you will be responsible for are:

Stoke Bardolph, Nottinghamshire
Scunthorpe
Alfreton, Derbyshire
Newthorpe, Derbyshire
Mansfield
Wanlip, Leicestershire

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Key responsibilities:

Application of the Health Safety and Well Being standards, achieving health, safety and compliance requirements within high-risk environments.

Driving performance and instilling behaviours to achieve business KPI’s and objectives

Accountable for providing technical advice on all aspects of sludge treatment on varying range of assets and processes to ensure optimal process health.

Utilise data and trend analysis to identify changes and causes for process change, liaising with stakeholders to identify and implement mitigating actions in a timely and safe manner.
Provide assessment and informed guidance of the impact of proposed changes to process or assets to minimise the risk of negative impacts on the sludge treatment process including the temporary or permanent removal of an asset.

Provide technical advice and monitoring during commissioning of capital projects including development of commissioning plan.
Identify, support, set standards and deliver training for on-site testing and process knowledge development.
Lead and drive the delivery of compliance against statutory and regulatory requirements through the monitoring, reporting and tracking of key performance measures.
Influence, communicate and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external to Bioresources in the end-to-end application of process health process performance.

To succeed in this role, you should have experience working with new and existing processes and be open to innovative techniques and technologies. A good understanding and application of process systems, IT systems, and automation is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement effective solutions.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about learning and committed to working towards the Process Scientist Competency Framework and continuous development. You should have a flexible attitude, be able work outdoors in all weather conditions, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for travel within the Severn Trent region are also required.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and 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:

£37,314.37- £42,720.81 + car allowance

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
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 paid 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.

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