Water Treatment Technician

BGIS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Technician to oversee and manage water management systems. In this vital role, you will ensure that all maintenance tasks are executed efficiently and safely, while also supervising the delivery of services by partners. Your expertise will contribute to optimizing plant efficiency and maintaining excellent client relationships. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your technical skills and commitment to customer service will be highly valued. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Good basic education with strong written and spoken English is essential.
• Formally trained in Water Management systems and L8 trained.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage tasks associated with Water Management Systems.
• Ensure maintenance and compliance with contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
• Provide technical input for the management of water systems.

Skills

Water Management Systems

Preventative Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Client Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Education

Basic Education

Training in Water Management Systems

Tools

Computer Based Maintenance System

Test Equipment for Water Systems

Job description

Job Title: Water Treatment Technician

Purpose of Job:

A site-based technician to oversee and manage, as a Competent Service Provider, all tasks associated with the Water Management Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that Planned Preventative Maintenance & Reactive maintenance is carried out to all client assets through operation of Planned Preventative Maintenance System, particularly regarding the Water Management System (WMS) and cooling Towers.
2. Supervise the delivery of water management tasks by BGIS preferred water hygiene service partner in accordance with their agreed scope of work.
3. Record, track, and remedy faults and defects promptly to maintain plant in serviceable order.
4. Assist in the completion of 3rd party risk assessments and audits of the building's domestic and closed water systems.
5. Undertake daily and less frequent tests and checks of the Water Systems in accordance with the Water Risk assessment and Written scheme for the WMS, escalating any issues to the site Management as necessary.
6. Lead in investigating, surveying, and providing solutions to all water systems related faults for all equipment maintained under the BGIS contract.
7. Provide site-based solutions to all water systems related faults.
8. Ensure that all site test equipment is well maintained and calibrated.
9. Ensure suitable site stock and spares are available for the operation and maintenance of the water systems on site.
10. Liaise with the Shift Leader & site team to ensure maximum plant availability.
11. Ensure all plant are running/programmed to achieve maximum efficiency and energy performance, including a regular review of plant strategy for system optimization.
12. Complete comprehensive maintenance records in the form of job sheets.
13. Maintain all documentation, both BGIS and site, up to date.
14. Produce quotes for extra works and projects.
15. Prepare, review, and utilize Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks (PPMs and reactive) to ensure safe working practices.
16. Act as the lead in maintaining the 22 Bishopsgate Water Management log books in conjunction with the 22 Bishopsgate Engineering Management team.
17. Provide technical input and guidance into the long-term strategy for management of the domestic and closed systems on site.
18. Maintain and develop good client relationships.
19. Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment.
20. Present a professional image of BGIS to clients and visitors.
21. Undertake other tasks as defined and requested by local management.
22. Ensure awareness and compliance with contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
23. Keep the Computer Based Maintenance system up to date and ensure accurate data capture for PPM and reactive tickets.
24. Any other task as directed by the site management.
25. Competent in providing written reports including data analysis.

Accountabilities:

Directly accountable to the Contact Manager. This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility, but financial awareness is required.

Person Specification:

Education: A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic mathematical skills.

Training: Formally trained in Water Management systems (Apprentice time served, City and Guilds or equivalent), L8 trained.

Experience (Essential): Experience of maintaining and carrying out water maintenance; general all-round knowledge of Water systems.

Desirable: Proven experience in energy saving and plant efficiency; able to provide effective written reports; able to provide cost comparisons for capital replacement costs versus energy savings.

Aptitudes: Ability to supervise and motivate colleagues/contractors to deliver work to an excellent standard.

Character: Committed to delivering excellent customer service; calm manner, able to work under pressure; able to work alone; able to make sound decisions when needed; physically fit; able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment; able to work at heights and on roofs; a team player, able to work with BGIS and client’s staff of all levels.

Circumstances: Overtime working may be required.

At BGIS, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key business drivers, and we are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!