Process Scientist

Southern Water

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Your role will be key to provide technical support on all aspects & operational processes of Wastewater, sludge treatment, waste management and R&D. You will monitor and oversee the operation of Wastewater Treatment processes, including setting individual site Operating Plans, Site Process Activity Manual, optimisation of chemicals, power, all whilst ensuring best possible compliance.

Requirements

• To be considered for this role you will be able to manage your work fully empowered and equally be able to work as part of a team.
• Being a confident communicator, you will be able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem solving, thinking on the go and prioritising skills are vital to this role.
• You must also hold A Levels, HND or preferably first degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• You will also be expected to be on a stand-by rota.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in relevant scientific discipline is desirable however we
• Wastewater treatment experience preferable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Implement operating methods to ensure final effluent compliance at the WTW, suggesting and delivering optimisation to help the business meet its challenging budget needs.
• Review and anticipate compliance risks, protect the environment and assist delivery of capex investment.
• Fully investigate pollution incidents across the Wastewater Treatments Works, taking a collaborative approach with your colleagues and the external regulators to protect the environment, minimise, and prevent future pollutions.
• Investigations will be followed up with a site investigation report or process audit, making recommendations on scientific actions required.
• Review and analyse exceptional data and wastewater trends, taking the appropriate action as required, pre-empting any potential process issues and highlighting early warning triggers to possible compliance breaches.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for making decisions affecting plant and processes to improve operations at sites for which they are responsible, or to mitigate risks and issues.
• You will provide technical expertise and support to your colleagues and on-site contractors, taking a key role of a Capital Scheme or remedial work on any Southern Water wastewater treatment works.
• You will be involved in Asset Management planning, and construction related issues, which may include the delivery of innovative processes or designs, and / or changes to Operational practices.
• You will be the key contact to the Field Performance Managers about advice on the operation of site(s) and any risks or changes required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level