Environmental Nuisance Monitoring Lead

Wessex Water Services; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution up to 20%

Holiday buy/sell

Performance related bonus ~5%

Healthcare package

£1,000 referral fee

Life assurance

EV and cycle2work schemes

Family-friendly policies

Volunteer day

Discounts from retailers

Job summary

Turnbull is seeking a Lead Technician to oversee the Environmental Nuisance Monitoring network. You will plan, manage and maintain the system, interpreting data to provide expert judgement on changes and advise HPC site-wide monitoring assets.

You will work with Process Technicians, collecting data, reporting exceedances, and supporting client surveys and diffusion tube sampling. A strong background in environmental monitoring and data presentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline.
• Membership sought or held in a relevant professional body (e.g. IOA, IAQM).
• Environmental Monitoring experience.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting.
• Engineering, mechanical, electrical and telemetry principles.
• Data organisation and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Team and motivational skills.
• Health and safety - CSCS.
• Site supervision - SSSTS, CILM Level 3 Award.
• PC systems and statistical literacy.
• Mentoring and training ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Environmental Nuisance Monitoring network.
• Provide continuous noise and air quality monitoring and report trigger point exceedances.
• Collect all data that makes up the Environmental Nuisance Monitoring network.
• Collate and store data reports, maintenance records, and calibration documents.
• Support quarterly light surveys and monthly diffusion tube sampling.
• Provide technical advice on installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of monitoring equipment.
• Continuously evaluate site performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Mentoring

Statistical literacy

Computer skills

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Turnbull is seeking a Lead Technician to oversee the Environmental Nuisance Monitoring network. You will plan, manage and maintain the system, interpreting data to provide expert judgement on changes and advise HPC site-wide monitoring assets.

You will work with Process Technicians, collecting data, reporting exceedances, and supporting client surveys and diffusion tube sampling. A strong background in environmental monitoring and data presentation is essential.