Job Description
Be part of a vital and changing industry
The main roles within this occupation involve working on water supply and treatment, water networks and leakage, sewerage and waste water.
Having completed an intensive residential period of off-the-job training, where you’ll have gained a high level of knowledge to support your transition into operational placements, you’ll have the opportunity to start tackling real, technical projects. Water Process Technicians could work in a number of different areas. Examples of some activities are:
Utilities Ops Technician – Treatment
You’ll carry out essential treatment works, including chemical dosing, filtration and disinfection, and discover the science behind creating a safe water supply.
Utilities Ops Technician – Network
You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of our network and the equipment that holds it together, analysing its structure and finding innovative ways to improve performance.
Utilities Ops Technician – Leakage
You’ll learn all about hydraulics theory and use it to test, alter and set-up meter areas, helping us to become a more efficient and environmentally-friendly business.
Utilities Ops Technician – Sewerage Network
You’ll get under the surface of our operations, doing hands-on work in confined spaces, inspecting underground systems and keeping them properly maintained.
Utilities Ops Technician – Waste Water Treatment
You’ll make sure thousands of people, every day, have access to clean water, carrying out vital processes including screening, settlement and biological treatment.
How we'll support you
Induction event
Personal Qualities :
Enthusiastic, highly motivated, able to prioritise effectively, willingness to learn and comfortable with working away from home for lengthy periods of time (placement rotations will likely be elsewhere in the region and accommodation will be provided by STW), a creative problem solver who enjoys working with computers/technology.
Skills Required :
We’re looking for candidates who are self-motivated to learn (both on-the-job and at college), punctual, enthusiastic, and able to work in a team. A desire for creative and innovative problem-solving is also required. As well as great technical skills and a passion for engineering, we place emphasis on candidates having the right behaviours for our business. If you are able to demonstrate customer focus, strong team working skills, integrity and significant motivation to be successful, please apply.
Future Prospects : To become a subject matter expert in our business; an engineer able to inspire others and able to provide an excellent level of service to benefit our customers. Opportunities exist for further academic development during and after the apprenticeship programme is completed to the required standard.
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