Energy Technician

Severn Trent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Car Allowance

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250)

Leading pension scheme - double your +

Sharesave

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking an Energy Technician on a 12-month fixed-term contract to optimise energy use across our sites. You will monitor consumption, drive savings and support energy reviews with cross‑team collaboration.

Applicants should have experience in clean water or wastewater pumping, a record of energy improvements, and the ability to analyse and present performance data. Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, SAP, eSCADA and PowerPoint is required, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in clean water or wastewater pumping, a track record of delivering improvement actions, and the ability to analyse and present performance information.
• Strong numerical and problem solving skills with the ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and monitor energy consumption data, focusing on larger operational sites, collaborating with site staff to identify and address concerns, implementing operational and capital solutions.
• Report on energy performance regularly, attending energy reviews and proactive site visits.
• Influence capital and maintenance plans with energy insights and implement Site Energy Management Plans.
• Support Customer Operations teams in using our energy flexibly to take advantage of changing tariff or grid balancing schemes.

Job description

One of our highest costs within our operational divisions is our energy usage, which means we need close, expert focus to manage this heavy expenditure. We have an opportunity to join our Asset Strategy & Planning Team as an Energy Technician on a 12-month fixed term contract. You'll play a vital role in optimising energy consumption, reducing costs, and contributing to our strategic carbon reduction goals. Your key responsibilities include achieving energy savings targets, monitoring consumption, and collaborating across various teams for effective energy management. Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Be able to analyse and monitor energy consumption data, focusing on larger operational sites, while collaborating with site staff to identify and address concerns, implementing operational and capital solutions.
• Report on energy performance regularly, attending energy reviews and proactive site visits.
• Influence capital and maintenance plans with energy insights and implement and maintain the Energy Standard Operating Procedure and Site Energy Management Plans.
• Support Customer Operations teams in using our energy flexibly to take advantage of changing tariff or grid balancing schemes.
  To be successful in this role, you should have operational experience in clean water and/or waste water pumping stations, a track record of delivering improvement actions, and the ability to analyse and present performance information. Electrical experience and familiarity with eSCADA information are desirable.

Additionally, you'll have the strong numerical and problems solving skills with the ability to influence others, have a solid understanding of energy consumption, metering/costs. You'll also be proficient in I.T tools such as Outlook, Excel, SAP, Stark, eSCADA and PowerPoint. As travel is required, it is expected that you will hold a full U.K licence.

Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. Whilst we respect hard work, we generously reward you for it. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. 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:

• Monthly Car Allowance
• 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