Field Scientist - Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom - Thames Water

    Thames Water
    Thames Water Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    What you'll be doing

    as a Process Scientist

    You will be working with a small team of Process Scientists, who provide technical support to ensure compliance as well as championing optimisation initiatives to reduce cost or improve quality at no additional cos­­­­t.

    This is a fantastic opportunity where you can make a positive tangible impact on the quality of water supplied to millions of people across the Capital.

  • Water quality monitoring from the source to the service reservoir.
  • Investigating water quality failures/events at company assets and raising to the Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP).
  • Provide recommendations to both internal and external departments on how events/failures can be prevented.
  • Providing technical support to Production and Capital Delivery schemes to ensure that water quality requirements are met.
  • Supporting internal water treatment works audit process (DWSP) and conducting End to end-to-end treatment reviews.
  • Represent the company in meetings with stakeholders to build awareness both internally and externally.
  • Maintain the reputation of the Thames Water brand.
  • Undertaking out-of-hours technical support on a one-in-six rota for which appropriate training will be given.

    • What you should bring to the role

  • A background in a relevant scientific field or process engineering operating within a regulatory framework would be advantageous.
  • Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are key as the role involves liaising with internal stakeholders on a day-to-day basis. Although not essential, an awareness of the Industry's Best Operating Practices as applicable to potable water treatment and transmission would be beneficial.
  • The successful candidate must be able to work logically and analytically and be able to maintain a positive and professional approach when dealing with customers.
  • Travel to numerous sites is a requirement of this role so transport for work purposes will be provided and a valid UK driving license is therefore essential.

    • What's in it for you?

  • We are offering a salary between £31,000 - £41,000 depending on skills and experience.
  • Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
  • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

    • Who are we?

    At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

    Water is life's great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we're committed to taking care of it for us all.

    But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

    Working at Thames Wate r

    At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

    We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

    Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.