Operational Technician

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Our Bioresources team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Operational Technician.

As an Operational Technician for Area 1, you will be a key member of an engaged and high performing team in sludge treatment, renewable energy generation and the production of high quality biosolids.

The Bioresources Operational Team operate, maintain, and optimise sludge treatment sites across the Severn Trent region, and maximise green energy generation through the production of biomethane gas and electricity, which contributes to the ST business commitments to reduce carbon. The team is also responsible for ensuring the production of a high-quality product of biosolids in adherence to the accredited Biosolids Assurance Scheme and Farming Rules for Water, enabling a strong and trusted relationship with the agricultural community.

 
In your new role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining bioresources assets at Anaerobic digestion sites. This includes ensuring the process is continually optimized to drive performance against our performance matrix.
 
Our core function is to treat the sludge stocks produced from the Waste Water Recycling process onsite and from satellite treatment works. As a byproduct of our treatment process, we produce biogas, which is either converted into energy or cleaned up and injected into the gas grid. The final process involves recycling our biosolids quality back to agricultural land.
 
You will also be responsible for operational tasks that ensure our treatment process complies with regulatory requirements while seeking opportunities to fine-tune and optimize the process for greater efficiency and renewable energy performance.
 
Key Accountabilities of the role:-
 
•    Carry out routine tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of allocated Anaerobic Digestion works (This includes sludge thickening process, working with chemicals, Sampling and analysis, optimising processes, viewing SCADA systems, looking at and analysis trends to understand performance etc).
•    Undertake onsite process sampling and laboratory analysis, making process alterations as necessary.
•    Analyse and optimise the sludge route to drive performance improvements throughout the whole process
•    Process data capture and involvement in the day to day first line maintenance of all assets (RCM).
•    Comply on site health & safety regulations.
•    Undertake standby and call out duties as part of a rota-based system

The sites you will be operating in Area 1 are:

• Barnhurst

With the possibility of a restructure to cover Shropshire area

 
 
 
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 
In order to be successful in this role, it is expected that you will have experience working with processes and a good knowledge and understanding of process systems. You should be proficient in using IT systems and have a solid understanding of automation, hydraulics, and mechanics.
 
Experience in dealing with household customers and a real understanding of their needs is essential.
 
Additionally, you should clearly demonstrate experience in delivering and improving customer service levels, as well as strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement effective solutions. 
 

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:
 

 
•    Salary:  From £32,088.86 dependent on experience.

•    25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
 
•    Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 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.
 
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