Water Operations Technician

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Water Operations Technician to join our team in Aldermaston. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operational performance of potable water network including leakage and process operation on a secure weapons production MOD site. 

The successful candidate will need to be able to obtain and maintain security clearance which can take four months for an initial pass then a further six months for further clearance. 

What you’ll do,

Day to day responsibilities:

• Daily operation and maintenance of the potable water network and water abstraction process.

• Planning and implementation of leakage control activities. 

• Supervise work activities and deputise for Water Operations Team Manager when necessary.

• Analysis of network data.

• Identify and respond to leaks and bursts. 

• Respond to customer enquiries regarding pressure and water quality.

• Monitor potable water network for flow, pressure, leakage etc.

• Operation and monitoring of Aldermaston fire network.

• Preparation of reports using a variety of media.

• Daily operation of reservoir and water treatment.

• Water Quality sampling.

• Represent Veolia/Management at client meetings. 

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements, monitor Health and Safety performance self and sub-contractors.

• Ability to work outside in all weather and to respond to and resolve emergency situations.

Qualifications 

The experience you will need,

Essential:

• Ability to obtain security clearance to enter the site.

• Qualification or previous experience in the water network and treatment operation.

• Significant previous work experience within the water operations environment.

• Thorough working knowledge leakage identification and control.

• Attention to detail, computer skills (Word/Excel & Google), report writing skills, the ability to undertake several tasks at the same time and process troubleshooting skills.

• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory aspects within the water industry, particularly in relation to water quality.

• Valve/network control and isolation operations. 

• Previous leakage management. and water quality sampling expereince.

• Good Health and Safety understanding and knowledge.

Veolia employees are employed under standard terms and conditions and in order to promote fairness, any changes to roles/grades as part of an employment offer we make to existing staff-graded employees will be subject to the acceptance of the standardised terms and conditions.  Therefore, please be advised that any new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract with Veolia if you are staff-graded.

Who is Veolia?

We are the UK leader in Environmental Solutions. We offer services and expertise in waste, water and energy management helping to build a more sustainable future. As a global organisation, our work focuses on delivering simple but innovative solutions to preserving natural resources, reducing pollution and protecting our environment.

We live in a world that needs to take care of its resources, and our mission is to 'Resource the World'. Improving communities and protecting the environment are right at the heart of our business.

It takes more than just words and ambition to achieve this, it takes the daily efforts of thousands of people across the UK to bring it to life. Together our employees make our communities better. They are the resourcers, behind the resources.

Veolia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Information

• Location: Aldermaston, United Kingdom

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Technical Assistance
• Leakage Detection
• Leakage