THP 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.About the roleWe are looking for a dedicated THP technician, to be based at our Crawley Sewage Treatment Work plant.This is an integral role, reporting to the THP Performance Manager, you will be required to perform a range of assigned front-line activities including operation, testing, routine checks, maintenance and problem-solving. You will ensure that services are deliveredto time, cost, and quality standards.You will be responsible for the overall operation of the THP plant. In some cases, this may include planned and preventative maintenance of equipment to support the operation of the plant.You will be responsible for

• The operation of boilers, high pressure/temperature reactors, power generation plant and equipment
• Sampling, testing and basic maintenance and fault-finding of the plant and equipment. You will gather data and operate the plant in order to achieve efficient plant performance
• The monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance is met. Undertaking safety and security checks and housekeeping
• Close communication and liaison with the wider site team and those working on the effluent process
• As part of a small team that has the responsibility to ensure the site is covered 24 hours a day 365 days a year, you will be required to work on a standby rota once you have the necessary training and experience

What we are looking for

• Be able to demonstrate confidence, flexibility, initiative, problem-solving skills, and ability to work with your hands and a willingness to learn
• If you can already demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of working with boilers and energy generation plants, or process equipment, such as pumps and gearboxes, that would be beneficial
• As well as this, you must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including confined space entry and boiler operation accreditation
• You must have basic literacy and numeracy skills, and some computer data input or enquiry experience is desirable, but not essential, as well as the completion of NVQ level 2 units as a minimum (or equivalent)

Whats in it for you:For the right candidate, on-the-job training will be provided to allow you to obtain the necessary technical competencies.This is an exciting opportunity to operate and carry out front line maintenance on a new thermal hydrolysis plant (THP) and associated sludge treatment plant which, as well as producing a good quality fertilizer that is recycled back to land, generates greenenergy which is used on-site and exported to the national grid. This plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and comprises THP, combined heat and power (CHP) engines, steam boilers, sludge dewatering plant, sludge digestion and biogas production.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.Were proud of the positive ways of working we have adopted during the pandemic. We want to create a more flexible and dynamic environment so all our colleagues can thrive. For our office-based roles were moving to a hybrid approach where well provide optionsaround working from our offices, our operational sites and home dependent on role/team/individual. This will be discussed during the assessment process.Thames Water is a unique,rewardingand diverse place to work. If you join our team, youll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible workingarrangementsand unparalleled benefits. Were also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall DiversityChampion and Disability Confident Leader and were a Times Top 50 Employer for Women.Click here to find out more aboutworking at Thames Water.