Operations Scientist

Affinity Water are looking for an Operations Scientist to join our Asset Directorate.

This role is to ensure the continuous supply of wholesome drinking water for the benefit of our communities. We do this through our subject matter experts, delivering our regulatory requirements, water quality operations, audit and fittings inspection programmes to ensure that we annually achieve the best possible water quality results.

You will be working in the Water Quality Services Department, the purpose of this role is to provide subject matter expertise to the business’s Capital Delivery programme; ensuring water treatment and mains delivery programmes are delivered to a high standard which complies with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day water quality support to Capital Delivery teams.
• Undertake water quality audits across Capital Delivery projects, both infra and non infra.
• Provide training to internal and external colleagues regarding water quality matters.
• Implement and monitor recommendations from DWI.
• Risks relating to water quality are identified and managed aligned with business strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure water quality procedures related to water quality are up to date, understood and followed.
• Support in the design, planning, build and implementation of “new pathway” projects.
• Review and authorise risk assessments and method statements.
• Authorise the introduction into supply of new infrastructure.
• Prepare, interpret and report water quality data.
• Ensure appropriate actions are taken following sample failures or unusual results.

Experience required

• Previous water industry experience in either Water Quality or Production and supply / distribution.
• A scientific degree or equivalent and UK water industry experience.
• A thorough understanding of water production, supply and distribution and how this can impact upon water quality.
• A good understanding of existing and emerging treatment technologies.
• A working knowledge of Reg 31 and WRAS approval schemes.
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders both internally and externally, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and explain water quality data and present in accordance with business requirements.
• Confident, flexible and professional at all times, able to work effectively as part of the Water Quality team and within the wider business.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with company procedures and the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Participation on the Operations Scientist standby roster 1:12

What We Offer:

• Salary £50-60,000k per annum based on skills and experience
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role)

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.