Process Scientist

Summary: Do you have knowledge of water process science? Can you interpret data and turn it into easy to understand information? If the answer is yes, this is a chance to take the next step in your career. As a Process Scientist in our Water Quality department you will be instrumental in the safe and efficient management of our water treatment works, working closely with Distribution Technicians and providing expert guidance on water treatment procedures. Your role involves detailed monitoring of data trends, systematic investigation of anomalies, technical report writing, and on site investigation of water quality failures at our Kent treatment sites.

This position is based at our Pembury office, with site visits around Kent and some home working. Standard working hours are 8:30 5:00 a.m. and you will also be on a standby rota to cover out of hours support.

Responsibilities

• Optimise the performance and maximise the efficiency of water treatment processes.
• Investigate the cause of compliance/operational water quality breaches.
• Provide a comprehensive report detailing the findings and conclusions of the investigation.
• Undertake water treatment works site process audits in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical reports with conclusions and recommendations as required.
• Provide technical support and advice to the business.
• Provide standby Water Quality cover out of hours for the business.

Qualifications

• A degree in a Scientific subject or experience in a water based role.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Technical report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• Self motivated, well organised and enjoy problem solving.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: £31,733 - £41,930 depending on experience.
• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Well being related benefits.

We recognise that the communities we serve are diverse and are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment for all employees at South East Water.