THP Operator

Job Description

About the role:You will maintain the efficient operation of a Sludge treatment Thermal Hydrolysis plant, steam generator and Sewage Treatment Works, carrying out sampling activities through work being generated through hand-held devices.You will perform a range of assigned jobs including testing, routine checks, maintenance, problem solving and optimisation to ensure that the sewage treatment and sludge treatment assets in the area run safely and to cost whilst remaining compliant with our various Environmental obligations and power generation.

Working as part of a small team, you will be required to carry out routine operations and basic process maintenance at various treatment works across the Crawley STW.

Ideally you should have an understanding of sewage and sludge treatment processes and front line maintenance, for which training and development will be given in specific tasks associated with the job where required.

Duties include the cleaning and basic operation of a range of plant and equipment associated with the sewage treatment process, including sampling, fault finding, quality testing, optimisation and maintenance.

Monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance is met. Undertaking safety and security checks.

To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:This is an outside, hands on role and very rewarding for someone who wants to get stuck in and be part of a team who play an invaluable role for serving our customers.

The ability to write clearly and concisely is essential along with basic IT skills.

You must be prepared to be trained in the following: Steam Utilisation, Boiler house training and will eventually gain BOAS O accreditation.

Understanding of operating procedures relevant to a Technician role.

You will be team player and must be passionate about your own personal development and keen to learn a new industry.

You will have completed, or be prepared to work towards Process National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Training.

You must be prepared to regularly undertake stand-by duty out of normal working hours as required by the needs of the business.

As you will be driving to and from other sites, a full UK current driving licence is also essential.

What’s in it for you:You will receive full training for health & safety, and plant related processes. You will join a close knit team with a family feel and gain invaluable experience from your mentor and the wider team who will ensure you feel supported throughout your training and beyond.Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.We’re 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.About us: Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, 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. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with an award-winning mental health and wellbeing strategy.