water treatment engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water treatment is seeking a technician to deliver essential services ensuring compliance with health standards. The technician will be responsible for tasks including cooling tower maintenance, water sampling, and Legionella risk assessments, providing vital support for water compliance and safety in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with water treatment and hygiene compliance.
• Knowledge of cooling tower operations.
• Familiarity with Legionella control measures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive water treatment services.
• Conduct regular inspection and cleaning of cooling towers.
• Perform sampling and disinfection of water systems.

Skills

Compliance with COSHH

Water sampling

Chemical dosing

Technical support

Risk assessments

Tools

Chemical dosing systems

Water treatment equipment

Job description

• Deliver planned and reactive water treatment services to ensure compliance with L8/ACoP and HSG274.

• Conduct regular inspection, cleaning, and disinfection of cooling towers, ensuring safe operation and compliance with COSHH and Legionella control standards.

• Carry out regular water sampling and chemical dosing for cooling tower systems, including monitoring of biocide levels and corrosion inhibitors.

• Perform flushing, descaling, and disinfection of domestic hot and cold water systems.

• Undertake temperature monitoring, microbiological sampling, and analysis in accordance with compliance schedules.

• Maintain and calibrate water treatment equipment including chemical dosing systems, controllers, and pumps.

• Complete and maintain accurate site logbooks, monitoring sheets, and compliance records.

• Support and carry out Legionella Risk Assessments and implement appropriate control measures.

• Provide technical support to facilities and maintenance teams regarding water hygiene issues.

• Liaise with contractors, clients, and internal stakeholders on compliance and remedial actions.

• Attend breakdowns and emergency call-outs for water-related issues