Wastewater Network Operator - Field Maintenance & Response

Uisce Éireann; Limerick; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann in Ireland is seeking a Wastewater Network Operator to support the operation and maintenance of the wastewater network across a defined area. You will work with the Wastewater Network Operations Team to ensure reliable service, comply with health and safety standards and deliver prompt responses to routine issues.

You will monitor pumping stations, assist with surveys, record data in our systems, and collaborate with Customer teams to resolve queries.

Qualifications

• Secondary level education or equivalent work experience.
• Full, clean and valid Irish category B driving licence is minimum requirement.
• Experience/understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture.
• Knowledge of the wastewater network, infrastructure and operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of the wastewater network in order to deliver consistent customer service and carry out routine maintenance activities on the network assets.
• Regularly check the chemical dosing measures at pumping stations and other odour control activities and support Wastewater Compliance and Sampling teams in operational sampling activity.
• Inform the customer about issues and resolutions, investigate and follow up on escalated customer complaints/local representative in order to support the delivery of a consistent customer service and manage the risk associated with public health and compliance.
• Support Customer teams including Key Account Managers and Customer Service with any customer issues/queries or where works impact customer service delivery in the area.
• Promptly record and accurately report relevant information in relation to the operation of water network using the technology systems provided including logging investigations and raising requests for follow on work orders and updating H&S records and inventory management where required.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and perform risk assessments (Safe System of Work Plan), use of PPE, and required duties under the Construction Regulations
• Operate Uisce Éireann vehicles and machinery in a responsible manner in line with all relevant Uisce Éireann vehicle, health, safety and security policies, ensuring stock levels in vehicles are sufficient to perform work where required
• May be required to responsibly operate a 3.5 tonne / 4.2 tonne vehicle

Skills

Driving licence

Health & safety culture

Problem solving

Customer service

IT systems

Wastewater knowledge

Communication

Education

Secondary education or equivalent work experience

Job description

Uisce Éireann in Ireland is seeking a Wastewater Network Operator to support the operation and maintenance of the wastewater network across a defined area. You will work with the Wastewater Network Operations Team to ensure reliable service, comply with health and safety standards and deliver prompt responses to routine issues.

You will monitor pumping stations, assist with surveys, record data in our systems, and collaborate with Customer teams to resolve queries.