Network Optimisation Specialist
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, our 150+ 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 Specialist to join our Network Optimisation West team at Shelton, Shrewsbury.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our Network Optimisation teams are responsible for ensuring that Severn Trent meets and improves the water supply service our customers experience. This role provides technical expertise to monitor, evaluate and optimise the water distribution network and assets for our customers, and is key you have a customer focused mindset.
When successful in role, you’ll act as the architect of our network, ensuring the configuration and controls meet the company standards, are optimised to deliver a quality service, and meet our regulatory standards. You’ll perform troubleshooting to investigate issues on the water distribution network and identify resolutions to ensure long term efficiency of the network.
Your key accountabilities include:
- Provide data-driven insight to support risk prioritisation, operational decisions, and investment planning
- Develop control group operational strategies that improve network resilience and performance to align with Company strategy
- Mentoring and coaching to help maximise knowledge and technical skills
- Produce and maintain accurate and quality contingency plans for strategic and tactical assets
- Develop and implement preventative and mitigating actions to improve water supply to customers.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
The ideal candidate will have experience of data analysis, with analytical skills in assessment of operational data to resolve complex issues and ideally experience within a water business. You will be a self-starter who has a passion for improving performance, with excellent organisation and planning skills, and are comfortable driving work alongside others in a collaborative way that delivers results.
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 as well. 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:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of 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
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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date to - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
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