Technical Process Water Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Process Water Specialist to provide essential support for industrial water treatment operations. This role involves monitoring process performance, fault finding, and implementing improvements to optimize efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering or water treatment, with a minimum of five years of site-based experience. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and environmental goals, offering a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive impactful results.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Holidays

Pension

Healthcare

Income protection

Death in service benefits

Qualifications

• Degree and postgraduate qualification in relevant engineering or water treatment disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of site-based water treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to water treatment operations across the UK.
• Monitor process performance and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Identify opportunities for new business development.

Skills

Industrial water treatment technologies

Critical thinking

Leadership

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Degree in engineering or water treatment

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Membrane separation technologies

Ion exchange systems

EDI systems

Job description

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Technical Process Water Specialist, Leeds

Client: Saur EUROPE

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 26f2ab171909

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Place of Work/Group Company: Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland, Yorkshire

Summary: The role involves providing technical front-line support to industrial process/clean water treatment operations across the UK, monitoring process performance, fault finding, and providing technical guidance to understand and implement process changes to maintain performance. The specialist will serve as the primary on-site technical presence, travel within the region and occasionally across the UK, lead/support water-related projects, and develop process improvements. They will be supported by managers and technical teams, bringing extensive water treatment/chemical/process engineering experience to optimize treatment efficiencies and support operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promote safety leadership and uphold policies, legislative requirements, and company values.
• Possess in-depth process knowledge for fault finding, risk assessment, and process impact analysis.
• Make technical decisions based on site-specific process knowledge.
• Monitor daily process performance and provide technical guidance to ensure optimal activity and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with site-specific parameters, KPIs, client requirements, and regulations.
• Support industrial water treatment operations front-line.
• Focus on operational costs and influence factors.
• Coordinate with O&M teams to share best practices and support site activities without impacting daily performance.
• Analyze risks and manage them within long-term service contracts.
• Attend customer review meetings to report on plant performance and risks.
• Identify opportunities for additional support and new business development with the NSI Business Development Team.
• Develop water-related services and review data to identify performance issues and solutions.
• Lead or support pilot plant operations and contribute to design reviews for new assets and process changes.
• Engage in research and technological debates to maximize plant performance.
• Lead by example, collaborate with teams, and respond to emergencies technically.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Degree and postgraduate qualification in relevant engineering or water treatment disciplines (or significant relevant experience).
• Deep understanding of industrial water treatment technologies (membrane separation, ion exchange, EDI, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years of site-based water treatment experience.
• Understanding of business strategy development and implementation.
• Effective communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Critical thinking, leadership, influence, and change management skills.
• Valid full clean driving license.
• Desirable: HSQE, leadership, project management, site management, incident investigation, auditing qualifications.

Working for us means:

The salary is negotiable based on experience.

Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday

Benefits include company vehicle or allowance, holidays, pension, healthcare, income protection, and death in service.

Probation: 6 months; Notice period: 1 week during probation, 1 month afterward.

We are committed to environmental and social goals, including net-zero emissions by 2040, high standards of sustainability, and B-Corp certification. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Please do not contact us unless invited. Agency support is not desired; unsolicited applications will be considered as direct applications.