Water Process Scientist – Data-Driven Troubleshooter

South East Water; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Process Scientist to join the Water Quality team at the Farnborough office. You will be instrumental in the safe and efficient management of our water treatment works, collaborating with Distribution Technicians and analyzing data to investigate anomalies.

Your role blends data analysis with on-site investigations at Kent water treatment sites, and you will contribute to technical reports with compliance recommendations.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a science degree or relevant process water treatment experience.
• Self-motivated, committed and organised with knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Flexibility to perform duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Optimise the performance and maximise the efficiency of water treatment processes.
• Investigate the cause of compliance/operational water quality breaches and report findings.
• Undertake water treatment works site process audits in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical reports with conclusions & recommendations.
• Provide technical support and advice to the business.
• Standby Water Quality cover out of hours for the business.

Skills

Water treatment

Data analysis

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

Science degree

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Process Scientist to join the Water Quality team at the Farnborough office. You will be instrumental in the safe and efficient management of our water treatment works, collaborating with Distribution Technicians and analyzing data to investigate anomalies.

Your role blends data analysis with on-site investigations at Kent water treatment sites, and you will contribute to technical reports with compliance recommendations.