Remediation Engineer

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a large water treatment firm who work on various Scottish Water projects and we're recruiting an experienced and highly skilled Senior Remediation Engineer to join their engineering and maintenance team.
This role is remote, with national travel across the UK and occasional trips to Ireland and Europe.
The successful candidate will be integral to the design, fabrication, and troubleshooting of remediation and water treatment systems, ensuring their smooth and efficient operation.
This hands-on position requires expertise in both mechanical and process engineering, with a particular emphasis on water treatment processes. Ideal applicants will have experience in the fabrication of mobile/temporary water treatment plants and remediation systems, coupled with strong troubleshooting and repair skills for equipment such as pumps, pipework, and PLCs. A deep understanding of water treatment equipment, including lamella clarifiers, filtration vessels, pH correction, and pumps, is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fabrication & Preparation: Design, fabricate, and assemble custom water treatment and remediation systems, ensuring they are fully prepared for deployment across various projects.
2. Installation & Mobilisation: Take the lead in setting up and commissioning water treatment plants and remediation systems on project sites across the UK and occasionally abroad.
3. Operation & Maintenance: Operate, service, and maintain water treatment plants, optimizing performance, including managing pH balancing through chemical dosing and/or CO2 injection.
4. Troubleshooting & Repairs: Identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues, including problems with pumps, pipework, and PLCs.
5. Instrumentation Calibration: Regularly calibrate pH sensors, total suspended solids (TSS) sensors, and other monitoring instruments.
6. Project Support: Work closely with project managers to ensure smooth system design, installation, and maintenance, adhering to project timelines and quality expectations.
7. Pricing Support: Collaborate with project managers to assess necessary equipment for projects and assist with accurate pricing.
8. Site Visits & Travel: Regularly travel within the UK, with occasional international assignments.

Essential Skills:

Significant experience in mechanical/process engineering within the remediation or water treatment industry.

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