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Water Quality Scientist

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Cardiff, Wales

Today

30000 - 34000 GBP ANNUAL

Last Mile Group

Alicante, Spain

Unknown / Non-Applicable

Company - Private


Job Description

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About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a permanent Water Quality Scientist to join our growing Operations and Quality department at our Cardiff Office.

As a Water Quality Scientist, you will support the Senior Water Quality Scientist with a wide range of tasks such as the preparation of regulatory submissions and the assessment of water quality, operational and customer contact data. These tasks help ensure customers receive a high-quality supply of drinking water. Icosa Water is a dynamic business so the successful candidate will need to be driven and flexible as they will be expected to provide help and support across the wider business deliver drinking and wastewater services.

Have you got the drive to go the Last Mile?

Your responsibilities:

  • Development and updating of the of the drinking water and wastewater monitoring program.
  • Data entry and management of the Water Quality database.
  • Preparation of zonal water quality statistics and wastewater treatment works performance data.
  • Assistance with preparation of routine monthly and annual regulatory submissions to the DWI.
  • Liaising with the contract laboratory (currently ALS Environmental)
  • Monitoring of contractual KPIs.
  • Development, management and submission of Regulatory 28 Risk assessment reports (RARs).
  • Using performance and analytical data to inform and where necessary update the companies RARs.
  • Adhoc investigations into regulatory failures and preparation of DWI exceedance reports.
  • Provide input and help update company policies, procedures and guidance documents.
  • To keep abreast of current and future water quality regulations.
  • Provide assistance with preparation of Water resource and drought plans.

Asset related Water Quality tasks including but not limited to:

  • Identification of sections of network requiring maintenance such as flushing.
  • Liaising with Field Service Technicians.
  • Using company systems to undertake water balances to identify issues.
  • Using company systems to schedule maintenance activities.
  • Using company systems to update asset information.
  • Provide input to develop systems to enable the monitoring of flows, pressures.
  • Provide input to develop systems which assess asset performance and condition.
  • Provide input to identify suitable asset maintenance activities and frequencies.

Experience / Knowledge:

The role holder must have experience in at least in one or more of the following areas:

  • Water quality or environmental regulations.
  • Working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
  • Water treatment – drinking and/or wastewater.
  • Asset Management.
  • A degree in a science-related discipline is essential.
  • Membership of a recognised professional body is desirable but not essential

Attributes:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills for liaising with customers, regulatory, and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to analyse and interpret data.
  • Attention to detail.
  • The ability to communicate specialist information to the public and businesses.
  • Time management and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.
  • Effective teamworking skills.
  • IT skills knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of water hygiene practices.
  • An awareness of the water industry, particularly water companies, and health and safety regulations.

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person.

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:

  • 25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Days
  • Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days)
  • Up to 7% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Life Assurance (x4 Annual Salary)
  • Refer a Friend Incentive
  • Hybrid Working
  • Flexible Start and Finish Time
  • Company Car/Car Allowance
  • Discretionary Bonus up to 15% of Annual Salary
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Company Sick Pay

At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success.

At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!


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