Mechanical Technician - Specialist Process Technician

Job Description

Who are weThames Water is the UKs 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 kms of pipes, to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. We are an essential serviceand have operated throughout the Covid19 pandemic. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open.What youll be doing:We are currently recruiting either a single-skilled mechanical or dual-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance technician to be based at our Thames Gateway Advanced Water Treatment Works. You will support the operations and control room team in ensuringthe overall operation of the site to treat brackish water abstracted from the River Thames and produce wholesome water fit for drinking into the London water network. Thames Gateway AWTW is the only water production site in Thames Water that utilises desalinationas part of its water treatment process. You will be working within a multiple disciplined team that follow a robust maintenance plan as well as getting involved in installation projects, mechanical fault finding, project commissioning and emergency breakdownrepairs to ensure our plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Specific responsibilities will be:

• Working on various stages of water treatment and their associated equipment,pumps, gearboxes, valves and penstocks, chemical handling and dosing equipment, air compressor and pneumatic plant, sampling equipment
• If you are a dual skilled mechanical & electrical technician you will also work on three-phase motors, motor control centres including variable speed drives, power distribution equipment and actuators
• Investigate process plant failures and carry out repairsas quickly and efficiently as possible in order to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs duringincidents
• Carry out scheduled, planned maintenance work on mechanical or mechanical and electrical equipmentin compliance with company standards and procedures in order to approve to improve process resilience
• Provide technical advice to the wider team and contractors, referring to up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training or support for technical trainees if required
• Participate in a 24/7 out of hours stand-by rotawill be required after a suitable period of training and assessment
• Additionally, you will be required to undertake health and safety checksand take ownership of your own and your colleagues health and safety by escalating any concerns to your manager and resolving them yourself where possible

What qualifications and experience are we looking for

• Experience of working on large industrial plants and mechanical systems
• BNC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in mechanical or mechanical and electrical engineering is essential
• Qualification in mechanical maintenance NVQ 2/3 would be beneficial although not essential
• A valid driving licence is essential
• Previous experience in a mechanical or mechanical/electrical apprenticeship. If electrically trained, 18thedition qualification will also be beneficial
• Physically fit as you will work in confined spaces and use breathing apparatus with successful completion of the appropriate training
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues is critical

Were looking for you to:

• Be a self-motivated individual that can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined and have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but also very rewarding too
• Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem and identify the best solution to resolve it the first time
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to clearly interact with the team
• Deliver exceptional service through an enthusiastic and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy team
• Be a team playerWe are one team, and our goals are the same
• Proactivetake the lead on recommendations and improvements around site and communicate effectively

Whats in it for you

• This opportunity will give the successful candidate the chance to work in a team operating and maintaining the UKs first desalination plant. You will be presented with unique challenges, whether its using your expertise to diagnose a fault or workingwith your team to prevent plant damage
• You will gain experience in a wide range of process plant and equipment. Some of which are innovative investments providing exciting new experiences
• You will receive competitive benefits as well as full training will be given for Health & Safety, technical and processes related to the plant

A company van will be provided, plus all necessary tools and PPEOur competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you moneyoff in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.Were also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. Click here to find out more about working at Thames Water