Process Scientist
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Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Working within our forward-thinking GW&DSR Treatment department, you have a fantastic opportunity to join us as a Process Scientist, you’ll act as a key member of the Process team, providing day to day technical advice to host of ground water treatment works and distribution service reservoirs (DSR).
You’ll be looking after process issues in your county of accountability and will also monitor process performance via reviews of trends, thus ensuring we continue to provide the right quality of water to our customers.
The role will be based both in the office and out on our operational sites at Severn Trent. As you’ll be travelling between sites the role comes with a car allowance.
Sound like you? Then read on.
Some of your other key accountabilities will include:
As a Process Scientist, you’ll be reviewing performance of our GW Treatment Works and DSR’s, participating in water quality improvement initiatives, while identifying and supporting the delivery of operational efficiencies (chemical, energy).You’ll have the opportunity to define the future of our water treatment works by working closely alongside the Process Design Engineers, helping to define new capital projects to further improve performance and reduce operational risk.
Whilst leading investigations into water quality issues and failures at works and DSR’s, in order to identify the root cause, you’ll look to identify the mitigating actions for all relevant stakeholders, and be responsible for producing key reports and recommendations.
A key aspect of the role is supporting the identification and reduction of water quality risks, by the completion of the water treatment element of Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) audits, subsequent DWSP actions and identification of the capital and operational investment needs required to improve water quality performance.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who has excellent technical knowledge on water treatment processes and issues and can bring solutions to life. Due to the nature of the role being that you are working with many different stakeholders, we will also look for you to have excellent communication and influencing skills, as you will be dealing with people both internally and externally to our business at different levels.
This role sits in a busy and diverse team so your ability to prioritise, plan and deliver outputs to timescales which have been mutually agreed with be a key element which you will need to be able to do. As will the ability to understand both operational and customer issues.
A number of our tasks are computerised so having comprehensive IT skills (eg Word, Excel, SAP, Cognos, QUIS, ESCADA) will stand you in good stead along with the ability to interpret trends and make critical decisions. If you have the ability to demonstrate recent experience of commissioning, plant optimisation and providing process support this will help you.
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU
It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:
• 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, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• 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
• Two paid volunteering days per year
LET’S GO
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