Process Shift Technician (Aberdeen Area)

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland. Scottish Water has an exciting opportunity to join our Wastewater Team in the Aberdeen Area as a Wastewater Process Shift Technician on a full-time permanent basis Working at Scottish Water For our Aberdeen office In the northeast of Scotland, we operate and maintain a network of waste water treatment works and pumping stations serving various communities in and around Aberdeen. Each day we provide treatment to over 110,000 m3 of liquid waste before discharge to sea or river and actively protect the aquatic ecosystems of the region. In this role you will work as part of an experienced team who are responsible for ensuring that we meet our responsibilities in protecting the environment. About the Role Your role will be to work as part of the Operations Team, who are responsible for the safe operation of our wastewater and sludge processing assets. You will use your skills to complete planned and reactive tasks within timescale, quality and cost parameters, as well as diagnosing and repairing faults on our sites (this may mean working in confined spaces & at heights). The ideal candidate will be able to identify ways to improve value and service as part of their day to day role. You will build and maintain relationships with customers, colleagues, suppliers and sub-contractors. Your high drive, energy, determination and accountability will set you apart from other applicants. This role is primarily based at our site in Nigg, Aberdeen, although on occasion may require you to work unsupervised on other sites in Aberdeenshire where you will manage and prioritise your own workload. Once process aware, the role requires you to participate in a shift rota, covering both day and night shifts. You will monitor and maintain processes within the site and ensure that all relevant recording and reporting is completed. You will also operate and adjust processes in response to the results of trend data, samples and tests undertaken and ensure regular maintenance is undertaken to enable optimum operation of the site. Please note the role can involve a lot of walking and will include moving and handling heavy equipment. Adherence to strict Health and Safety standards is mandatory. This also entails conducting your own risk assessments and, once trained, creating appropriate Method Statements to safely carry out maintenance activities. Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required You will be working with process industry equipment, and it is essential that you have a background in operational or maintenance activities in Water, Wastewater or Process environments. The role is incredibly varied, and you will find yourself carrying out physical activities as well as interrogating SCADA trends to identify deficiencies and improvements to the process.

• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a strong team player, who can work well with others to achieve common goals.
• Be confident to work on your own, taking responsibility for ensuring regular tasks are carried out in a timely and efficient way.
• Have strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately record information and to spot changes in monitoring records which may need addressed.
• Ability to diagnose and repair faults on our equipment, and good diagnostic and trouble shooting skills are required.
• Have experience or an understanding of working within a strong Health & Safety culture to ensure that all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Be a quick learner, with the ability to use computer systems and on-line learning modules which are essential to the role.

• You need to be able to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision, and you must be able to make effective decisions based on risk within agreed guidelines.

You will become an expert in running some of the complex plant on-site, and our approach is to combine your experience with industry standards when determining the best operating practises for the site. Maintaining a safe working environment is our primary concern and responsibility, and you will be expected to work within this ethos – raising and reviewing hazards with line management to minimise workplace health and safety risks as far as reasonably practicable. Our impact on our neighbours is of paramount importance to us, and you will be expected to manage activities and maintain housekeeping standards so that they benefit our stakeholders. You will be frequently exposed to controlled hazards such as gas, chemicals and raw sewage and work in Confined Spaces, and occasional work wearing breathing apparatus. You will be required to work in a challenging physical environment where you are routinely exposed to adverse conditions such as dirt, water and odours. Training will be provided, but previous knowledge is desirable. Working knowledge of ATEX and DSEAR standards is also valued. Previous experience with Control of Contractors, Permit writing, as well as work with Steam and Pressure systems is also beneficial. You will have a full, clean EU driving licence and are required to undertake pre-employment checks. Salary up to £28425 depending on experience + 20% shift allowance You can also expect:

• 38 days of holiday per year with the option to buy 5 more
• Eligibility to join the defined benefit, contributory pension scheme
• Annual company bonus
• Life assurance scheme
• Paid time off for community volunteering
• Opportunities to be involved in sports, social and fundraising activities
• Access to "SW Splash", saving you money on holidays, bills and shopping
• Excellent family friendly policies around Adoption, Maternity, Parental Leave, and Flexible Working

The closing date for applications is Midnight on 19th Feb 2023 Do you have any support needs? Please let us know if there are any changes we can make to our application and selection process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Email us here with the vacancy reference number in the subject line so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Working at Scottish Water Scottish Water is one of the UK's leading water companies, the quality of drinking water and satisfaction with the service we provide our customers has never been higher - but we want to be even better – and you could help play an important part!
We take employee engagement very seriously and have an inclusive and collaborative work environment where we respect people’s differences. We are committed to creating an engaging environment and a positive experience for our employees.
We were recently recognised as a Top 10 Flexible Employer in Scotland at the Flexibility Works Awards 2021 and by The Times as a Top 50 Employer for Women in 2019.
In 2019 we also won the Age Inclusive Award at The Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards and were winners of the Best Public Sector Employer at the Family Friendly Working Scotland Awards 2020.
We have Carers Positive Exemplary Status and were Silver Award 2019 & Gold Award winners 2020 of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
We aim for work to be an energising and fulfilling experience and everyone plays their part to ensure that Scottish Water is trusted to serve our customers and communities. We are passionate about creating opportunities for young people and are proud to have achieved the Gold standard in the Investors in Young People accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to creating rewarding opportunities for young people.
You will have access to a host of benefits which include 38 days holiday a year, a defined benefit pension scheme, a discounted medical cash plan and cycle to work, plus a variety of agile working arrangements and family-friendly policies designed to support your wellbeing. Next Steps Any offer of employment with Scottish Water will be subject to the successful completion of a mandatory pre-employment screening process, including Disclosure Scotland and eligibility to work in the UK. Details can be found on our website. For more information about this role or if you require any additional support throughout the application process please contact the recruitment team: SWRecruitment@scottishwater.co.uk As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it is important that Scottish Water employees are resident in Scotland and contribute to the Scottish economy by paying Scottish income tax on their earnings. As a result we ask all potential employees to confirm that they are resident in Scotland, or to confirm their intentions to move to Scotland within 6 months of their start date.