We currently have an opportunity for a Process Control Engineer to work out of our Deephams Sewage Treatment Works. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the overall operation of the Sewage Treatment Works, working as part of a team of Process Controllers, to ensure the effective and continuous operation of the works (24/7).
What you'll be doing as a Process Control Engineer
As the Process Control Engineer, you will find that no working day is the same. You will receive full training and support for the Health & Safety, technical and process requirements related to the plant.
Other responsibilities include:
- Control the overall operation of the Works processes, plant, and equipment.
- Monitoring, collating, and reporting of data to ensure that statutory and regulatory compliance is met, and the works meet regulatory quality standards and customer demand.
- Process fault finding and suitable rectification by the first fix, raising issues to the maintenance scheduler or team leader as required.
- Assist with on-site capital project works, coordinate maintenance and operational personnel raising reactive work when required, and maximise financial benefits from the power generation plant.
- Undertake safety and security checks.
- Take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and colleagues.
Base Location: Deephams - Enfield, North London - N9 0BA.
Working Pattern or hours: 38 per week.
What you should bring to the role
- Significant experience in a relevant industry and with experience managing or controlling the relevant treatment processes.
- Technical C&G or HNC desirable.
- Completion of NVQ level 2 units, BTEC or equivalent experience.
- Prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
- Ability to work unsupervised on 12-hour shifts, day or night.
- Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software.
- Previous experience with SCADA systems would be an advantage.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary up to £43,560 per annum depending on experience.
- Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 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.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life's great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we're committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
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At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. 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.
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 earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.