Advanced Digestion Technical Operator

Job Requisition Number 7992 Work TypePermanentJob FunctionOperationalSalary Range27089.00-30779.00 Shift AllowanceBaseFive FordsClosing Date 23:59 on 05/10/2025What youll be responsible for This role will include:Being part of a team that will be responsible for the 24/7/365 operation and maintenance of wastewater and sludge treatment plants ensuring compliance is maintained and throughput optimised.Working to agreed standards to ensure the organisation meets its health & safety contractual regulatory operational and financial targets.Actively take part in risk assessments and COSHH assessments and working live to record routine and reactive tasks. Completing statutory tasks including Fire alarm legionella radiation box checks and verification of Mcert requirements.Demonstrating ownership of process problems & managing the decision-making process as part of the shift activities whilst escalating any issues to the bronze manager.Proactively carrying out planned maintenance and operational checks to required standards.Identifying plant issues and troubleshoot faults rectifying where possible or raising reactive tasks on SAP work manager and escalate to Senior Operator/Operations Supervisor.Undertaking sampling of designated processes within wastewater and AAD process areas as per instructions and undertaking process optimisation on the back of these results and recording any analysis in the site log / diary including taking action on any recommendations from science or other process specialists to maintain optimal compliance.Monitoring SCADA AAD and treatment for alarms flows levels and pressures within their specified process parameters taking the required action to reduce plant failures and achieve optimisation of plant.Following and complying with all QMS procedures relating to the plant including all record keeping and sampling to demonstrate compliance and awareness of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS).Undertaking training to be able to understand and deliver all requirements of our Competent Management System (CMS).Managing sludge levels ensuring that there is capacity for adequately desludging the WwTW. Liaising with the wider business wastewater teams and import / export contractors as necessary to ensure process is optimised and there is adequate import capacity available to receive sludges from satellite sites.Monitoring and maximising performance of Industrial Boilers and CHPs liaising closely with the Energy Team and maintenance providers completing the required industrial boiler blowdown testing and daily inspections sampling and boiler chemical dosing adjustment.Ensure that workplace inspections health and safety reporting and statutory checks are undertaken (including radiation legionella and Mcert flow tasks).Making daily adjustments to the Cambi THP process with the associated responsibilities of working with high pressure steam and temperatures.For maintenance or reactive requirements ensure that CAMBI reactor or Boiler shutdowns are completed safely and are ready to be worked on.Complete Telehandler training and maintain safety records and checks on all associated equipment.Who youll work with InternalAdvice from Wastewater Science and SupportAdvice and Support from Capital colleaguesLiaison with Wastewater Treatment teamsLiaison with Wastewater Network TeamsExternalLiaison and coordination of Suppliers and ContractorsAbout you Knowledge Experience & SkillsNVQ 2 in Wastewater process / BTEC in Wastewater processKnowledge and experience of working with steam boiler systems and combined heat and power engines internal training will be providedA good process aptitude is essential for this role to identify process/plant issues and troubleshooting problems in order to support the MEI team.Able to risk assess and adopt a safe working practice to undertake tasksCompetency of working with gas and live steam apparatusKnowledge and use of interface systemsExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenIT Literate conversant with Word Excel Outlook and app based systemsGood to know The successful candidate will be required to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern including nightsFor more information on the role please contact Benefits As well as a market competitive salary 33 days annual leave (pro rata including public holidays) we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per yearEnhanced employer pension contributions Up to 11% employer contributionsFree Mortgage Brokering ServicesEnhanced family friendly policiesProgression opportunities including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmesGym and fitness discounts as well as high street shoppingCycle to work schemeDiscount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shopsCar-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sitesHealth CashBack scheme and access to an online GP serviceAn employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate familyMany more can be found on our website.Please note we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.Due to the nature of the industry we require satisfactory references post offer medical clearance and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business.Who we are Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe reliable water and take away wastewater to clean before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.To be able to deliver high quality essential services which help to protect the health of our customers colleagues and our environment we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people assets and information is key to us so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the companys required security objectives.We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident proud and able to bring their whole selves to work.To ensure an improved representation in our workforce applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people Females LGBT Non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.In essence ours is a company based on trust openness respect commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.Dŵr Cymru Cyf a limited company registered in Wales No.. Registered office: Linea Fortran Road St. Mellons Cardiff CF3 0LT Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019. Key Skills Forklift,Calipers,Basic Math,Heavy Equipment Operation,Math,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Paving,Fireworks,Clamp Truck,Excavator,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 27089 - 30779