Waste Water Treatment Expert

3 weeks ago

Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Waste Water Process Scientist to join our team at Thames Water. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and codes of practice regarding wastewater treatment.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of implementing process improvements in a highly regulated environment, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating root cause investigations into pollution incidents, as well as identifying faults and introducing efficiencies and improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Take ownership of root cause investigations into pollution incidents and drive actions to resolve
  2. Fault identification on site, proactively introducing efficiencies and improvements
  3. Ensure our sites are compliant with all permitted requirements
  4. Help improve our flow to treatment compliance, reduce storm discharges and aid flow data analysis
  5. Utilise all tools and data available to investigate issues and recommend practical solutions
  6. Engagement with our various project delivery teams, inputting technical design queries using detailed site knowledge
  7. Optimisation of site processes, such as chemical dosing, aeration systems, sludge thickening/dewatering, power consumption etc.
  8. Support regular business reporting and local/regional compliance meetings, being confident in presenting and communicating to different audiences
  9. Engage with operations teams, contractors, and other scientists, building rapport and improving technical understanding through mentoring and coaching
  10. Produce investigative reports and root cause analysis, driving learning throughout the business to prevent repeat occurrences
  11. Be prepared to participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota, offering expert advice to front-line staff during event scenarios
  12. Supporting our programme for continuous improvement; engaging with various teams to drive innovative, effective scopes forward
  13. Support in gathering data for regulatory information requests for our regulators, customers, and other third parties
  14. Ensure sites are working to their full potential to reduce the need for extra plant hire costs
  15. Proactive in learning about new technologies for processes, disseminating this knowledge to the wider teams as appropriate
  16. Act as a coach and mentor to frontline operations teams, raising the bar of knowledge of our sites and processes
  17. Be prepared to undertake key technical and health & safety training and responsibilities
About You

We are looking for someone with:

  1. Experience in implementing process improvements within a highly regulated environment
  2. Experience in the wastewater industry and detailed knowledge of compliance KPIs, environmental regulation and wastewater processes
  3. Qualifications in water/waste treatment, biological/chemical/environmental sciences, or engineering (degree-level qualification is not essential but highly advantageous)
  4. Critical is operational experience in a relevant field – ideally a minimum of 3-5 years or more
  5. A methodical and data-driven approach, able to wield multiple data sets and IT systems with ease, is essential. Able to confidently write reports and communicate to wide audiences
  6. Travel to multiple and often remote sites will be required, so a full UK driving license is necessary
  7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to build rapport and relationships with people at all levels of the organisation and externally
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. You will also receive a car allowance on top of basic salary. In addition, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
  • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing
  • GymPass, a free fitness plan and access to several wellbeing apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide
  • Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment
  • WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get fit programmes and access to a nutritionist
  • Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers
  • Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid
  • Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay
  • Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities

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