Field Technical Officer

United Utilities; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension up to 14% employer

Up to 7.5% performance bonus

Healthcare plan

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Field Technical Officer to provide scientific and technical input to the Wastewater Production Manager, Process Controllers and Operators. You will ensure assets are managed for optimal efficiency within budget and regulatory compliance, while meeting customer service standards and improving performance across the district.

You will work with a team of Hub Technical Officers and Operators to deliver compliance, analyse performance data and implement corrective

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and best operational practice.
• Strong numerical/analytical abilities and problem solving.
• Ability to monitor and control assets across a district.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operational performance data and identify corrective actions within Health & Safety requirements.
• Develop and report action plans to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Collaborate with Hub Technical Officers, Process Controllers and Operators to meet regulatory targets.
• Provide technical direction for short and medium term operation of wastewater assets.
• Review workforce scheduling and asset needs to optimize performance.
• Identify and deliver optimisation opportunities with Area Engineering Manager.
• Contribute to district information for regulatory returns and EA correspondence.

Skills

Treatment tech skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

IT skills

Wastewater operations

Full UK driving licence

Job description

The Role:

Our successful Field Technical Officer will be responsible for all scientific and practical technical input to the Wastewater Production Manager, Process Controllers and Operators, to achieve regulatory, financial, customer and key business performance targets. You will also ensure all assets are managed to optimal efficiency within agreed budgetary targets whilst meeting all regulatory compliance and Customer Service standards. To include but not limited to UWWTD, PPC, UV, WML, WRA, Flow, HACCP, Self-Reporting.

What You'll Be Doing

• To analyse and interpret operational performance information, proactively identifying and implementing corrective actions within Health and Safety requirements; and escalating regulatory or performance risks to the Production Manager as appropriate.
• To create, develop, implement and report action plans to ensure all wastewater process activities comply with legislation and regulatory obligations whilst achieving internal Company performance targets.
• To work within a team of Hub Technical Officers, Process Controllers and Process Operators to deliver regulatory compliance and performance.
• To provide scientific, technical and practical direction required for the short and medium term operation of wastewater treatment assets.
• Assess and review workforce scheduling and other enhancement options in order to recommend corrective action
• Identify operational problems and existing asset needs relating to compliance, efficiency, asset availability, Health and Safety and optimisation. Assess and review enhancement options in order to recommend corrective action.
• To analyse and explain operational performance data and review performance reports with the Production Manager.
• To be proactively involved with site and district action planning to ensure compliance and optimise the operation and maintenance of treatment assets.
• Contribute to the provision of district information for regulatory returns and EA correspondence.
• To take a lead role in ensuring quality assurance documents are developed and maintained in alignment with business requirements
• To monitor the alarm management system in relation to wastewater asset performance ensuring best practice is implemented.
• To identify and deliver optimisation opportunities working collaboratively with the Area Engineering Manager to ensure the operation of wastewater treatment assets is fully optimised.
• Contribute to the development of suitable risk registers in alignment with the Wholesale Risk and Asset Planning to identify risks and issues, identify and monitor strategic performance requirements, and prioritise risks and issues for investment or operational management

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship

What We're Looking For

• A wide range of treatment technical skills to effectively monitor and control assets across a district.
• Well-developed IT, numerical, analytical and problem solving skills to deliver operational and financial performance targets.
• An excellent knowledge and practical experience of wastewater treatment processes and best operational practice.
• A technical knowledge of wastewater treatment assets and the associated operational, and maintenance requirements to ensure delivery of lowest whole life cost solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate practical experience working in wastewater treatment operations and maintenance and experience of delivering and maintaining performance improvement

A full UK driving licence is required to carry out this role

What We Offer:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Salary - £51,233
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Ellesmere Port WwTW Little Staney, Nr. Chester, Cheshire CH2 4HZ
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.