Process Scientist London, England
Job description
Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
What you’ll be doing
Thames Water is looking for a Process Scientist to join us on a permanent basis, providing scientific advice and guidance to internal and external departments. The purpose of this role is to ensure that water quality is efficiently maintained from source to service reservoir and incidents, events and performance shortfalls are responded to in a timely and effective manner.
This role is working Monday-Friday, you will be required to work out of hours rota however and additional payment will be made + this role also comes with a Van.
You will be working with a small team of Process Scientists, who provide technical support to ensure compliance as well as championing optimisation initiatives to reduce cost or improve quality at no additional cost.
This is a fantastic opportunity where you can make a positive tangible impact on the quality of water supplied to millions of people across the Capital.
- Water quality monitoring from the source to the service reservoir.
- Investigating water quality failures/events at company assets and raising to the Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP).
- Provide recommendations to both internal and external departments on how events/failures can be prevented.
- Providing technical support to Production and Capital Delivery schemes to ensure that water quality requirements are met.
- Supporting internal water treatment works audit process (DWSP) and conducting End to End Treatment reviews.
- Represent the company in meetings with stakeholders to build awareness both internally and externally.
- Maintain the reputation of the Thames Water brand.
- Undertaking out-of-hours technical support on a one-in-six rota for which appropriate training will be given.
What you should bring to the role
- The successful applicant is to be qualified to Degree level in an appropriate discipline, an enthusiastic self-starter with an inquisitive mindset who enjoys investigative work.
- A background in a relevant scientific field or process engineering operating within a regulatory framework would be advantageous.
- Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are key as the role involves liaising with internal stakeholders on a day-to-day basis. Although not essential, an awareness of the Industry's Best Operating Practices as applicable to potable water treatment and transmission would be beneficial.
- Travel to numerous sites is a requirement of this role so transport for work purposes will be provided and a valid UK driving license is therefore essential.
- The successful candidate must be able to work in a logical and analytical manner and be able to maintain a positive and professional approach when dealing with customers.
What’s in it for you?
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with a length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding, and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career, flexible working arrangements and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an Ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
