THP Technician
Posting date: | 18 July 2024 |
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Salary: | £35,000 to £35,000 per year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 01 August 2024 |
Location: | London, London, SE2 9AQ |
Company: | Thames Water |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 53687095 |
Summary
This is an exciting role where you will be working as part of the thermal hydrolysis process team, a key part of the site’s day-to-day operation and hugely important for maximising green power generation using THP, CHP and Boiler plant on site.
What you’ll be doing as The THP Technician
- Gathering samples and carrying out laboratory analysis.
- Visual inspection of key areas and in-line monitor checking/calibrating.
- Monitoring, interpretation, collating and reporting of analysis data to ensure the correct process operation, and to meet statutory and regulatory Thames Water compliance requirements.
- Operation of plant and equipment, ensuring continuous operation of THP and associated plants and processes to maximise power throughout.
- Taking deliveries.
- Undertake safety, security, and housekeeping checks.
- Take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and colleagues.
Base Location: Crossness - Abbey Wood, Southeast London - SE2 9AQ.
Working Pattern or Hours: 38 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern. plus the inclusion of a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
What you should bring to the role
- Knowledge of the process industry plant such as pumps, centrifuges, and boilers (good understanding of combustion, steam generation & heat transfer) would be an advantage but more importantly will be your flexibility, ability, and willingness to learn.
- ideally have previous experience of working within the sewage treatment process however experience in other process-orientated roles will be considered.
- Proven working experience and Process Operation experience ideally.
- Previous SCADA experience would be advantageous but not essential, full training will be provided (BOAS, permit to work, Forklift, Chemical delivery, Working at height,
- Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be physically fit as general lifting is an important part of this role.
- Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is essential.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary offering up to £33,500 per annum depending on your level of experience depending on skills and experience.
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it. But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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