Network Optimisation Technician

Our innovation strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry's bigger long-term challenges. Whether it's delivering water that is always good to drink, reducing waste in our processes with energy efficient technologies or improving visibility of the network, our150+ strong team of innovators are working day in day out to make it happen. If you want to do more because you care, we'd love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here., Our Network Optimisation teams are responsible for ensuring that Severn Trent meets and improves our expected water supply service standards for our customers. They are effectively the architect of our network adapting its configuration and controls, performing root cause analysis investigations to system failures, identifying ways to put things right, working out how to proactively improve performance of the network and developing proposals to ensure the short and long-term performance of the water network.

Within this Technician role you will therefore be responsible for providing technical expertise on our water supply network, investigating asset performance, providing analysis and investigation, and producing technical reports using hydraulic modelling.

You will typically have great analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to determine and promote the best solution, that delivers a quality and reliable service, and communicate complex ideas clearly to a range of different stakeholders.

So, if you think you have the right mindset for this role, keep on reading.

Are you a determined individual who likes to find the underlying cause of problems and takes pride in finding resolutions for them? And perhaps you are a proactive individual who can use their own intuitive?, Youll need to be able to use IT systems. It goes without saying you'll have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to influence colleagues of all levels effectively. Youll have strong organisational skills and you`ll be able to work on own initiative., * Application of hydraulic principles

• Hydraulic modelling
• Network asset Operation within an operations or engineering environment
• Water regulatory framework (Desirable)
• Good IT skills including spreadsheets and presenting graphical data

Capabilities:

• Good customer focus
• Ability to be an enthusiastic team player
• Capability to work with minimum supervision - self motivated
• Exceptional standard of written communications skills
• Ability to verbally communicate complex issues to appropriate audience
• Good numeric / analytical skills
• Ability to analyse and problem solve complex issues Ability to prioritise workloads and deliver against targets

Qualifications:

Degree in a STEM subject (Desirable)

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare
• Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy'
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year