Specialist Electrical Process Technician

We are currently recruiting a Specialist Electrical Process Technician based at our Desalination plant at Thames Gateway Water Treatment Works. The role will also support the operation of the water treatment process.

You will be working at Thames Gateway WTW the only large-scale desalination plant used for drinking water in the UK, with a capacity of up to 100 million of water a day—a strategic site as part of the Thames Water drought plan. You will be working on the electrical assets across the site, working alongside the site process team.

You will be within multiple disciplined teams that follow a robust maintenance plan as well as getting involved in installation projects, electrical fault finding, project commissioning and emergency breakdown repairs.

Although this position is advertised as an electrical technician, dual-skilled workers in mechanical and electrical would be advantageous.

What you’ll be doing as the Specialist Electrical Process Technician

• Working on various stages of water treatment and their associated electrical equipment including three-phase motors, motor control centers, variable speed drives, power distribution equipment, actuators, and air circuit breakers.
• Examples of the assets across the site include pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, filtration plants, chemical dosing equipment, air compressors, pneumatic plant and sampling equipment.
• Investigate process plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
• Carry out scheduled, planned maintenance and defective maintenance work on electrical equipment.
• Provide technical advice to the wider team and contractors and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
• Participating in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment.
• Additionally, you will be required to undertake health and safety checks and take ownership of your own and your colleague's health and safety by escalating any concerns to your manager and resolving them yourself where possible.

Base Location: Thames Gateway - Essex - IG11 0AD.

Working Pattern or hours: 38 Hours per week Plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

A company van is also provided.

What you should bring to the role

• Process experience within clean water process and the ability to coordinate & prioritise work.
• ONC or HNC relevant required. However, qualification in a technical discipline would be advantageous.
• Have working experience on major infrastructure projects.
• 18th Edition Electrical City and Guilds certification is crucial.
• Experience in electrical systems working in a true multi-skilled capacity.
• The ability to work unsupervised and be prepared to work both day shift and/or operate on a 12-hour continental shift pattern. (where cover is required)
• Prepared to be trained in safety procedures including Confined Space Entry.
• Significant experience in a relevant industry and with experience in managing or controlling the relevant processes or networks.
• Previous experience in reviewing and approving RAMS.
• Previous experience in issuing permits to contractors.
• Previous experience in undertaking isolations.
• Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software.
• Previous experience with SCADA systems.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments and overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential.
• Company van, tools, and PPE provided.
• Annual Leave 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – company double matches up to 6% employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Access to Physiotherapy treatment if you have musculoskeletal complaints – whether work-related or not.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing including We Care with access to 24-hour GP hotline.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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.