Process Scientist - Waste Water

Scottish Water; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Scottish Water is seeking a Waste Water Process Scientist to join our Bioresource team in Aberdeen. You will work closely with operational teams and stakeholders to optimise treatment processes and drive continuous improvement across our facilities.

You will develop and apply online instrumentation, process monitoring and control technologies, investigate issues via root cause analysis, and deliver practical, sustainable solutions that enhance performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience applying RCA to wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to analyze data and identify root causes.
• Familiarity with online instrumentation and process control.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive in driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical process support for wastewater and sludge operations at the Nigg bioresource center.
• Investigate process failures and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, resilience, and efficiency.
• Develop and apply online instrumentation and monitoring technologies.
• Collaborate with operations and stakeholders to deliver practical solutions.
• Use data and innovations to support operational excellence.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Process optimization

Online instrumentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Are you passionate about improving wastewater treatment processes and making a real difference to environmental performance?

We're looking for a proactive and motivated Waste Water Process Scientist to join our Bioresource team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with operational teams and stakeholders across the business to optimise treatment processes, solve complex operational challenges and drive continuous improvement.

As online monitoring, instrumentation and process control continue to play an increasingly important role in wastewater treatment, you'll help shape how these technologies are used to improve performance, resilience and compliance across our Bioresource Treatment Centers.

What you'll do

You'll provide technical process support to wastewater treatment and sludge treatment operations for the Nigg bioresource center.

Investigate process failures, undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure actions are implemented through to successful mitigation.

Identify and deliver opportunities to improve process performance, resilience and operational efficiency.

Support the development and application of online instrumentation, process monitoring and process control technologies.

Work collaboratively with operational teams and stakeholders across the business to deliver practical, sustainable solutions.

Use data, technical expertise and innovation to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Build positive working relationships that influence decision-making and improve business performance.

What you'll need

You'll be proactive, self-motivated and enjoys solving problems.

Have a passion for improving wastewater treatment and sludge treatment processes.

You can analyse information, identify root causes and develop effective solutions.

Have knowledge of, or a strong desire to develop expertise in, online instrumentation, process monitoring and process control technologies.

Build strong collaborative relationships with operational teams and stakeholders.

Be able to communicate technical information clearly and confidently.

You'll have a positive attitude towards change and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Looking out for you

While the work we do is important, we know it's not the only thing that matters. That's why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

You’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days (Pro-rata) of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

For your future, there's our pension (the know-what-you'll-get-when-you-retire' kind), and life assurance.

As for some nice extras? You will participate in a company bonus scheme. Not to mention access to SW Splash - handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

The not-so-small print

This role will be a Grade 6. If you're new to Scottish Water, you'll join us on a starting salary of £37,815. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £48,395.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party, and must be completed before your start date. Don't worry - we'll only start these checks once you've accepted an offer.