THP Technician

Thames Water Contract ,
Basingstoke, Hampshire
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Salary: Starting salary of £24,353 per annum. Depending on experience.

Overview

About the role: You will be working as part of the Thermal Hydrolysis team, in a very hands-on role. Previous experience with boilers and energy generation, or sludge handling and digestion processes, will be very advantageous for this role. You will be responsible to the THP Manager and Site Performance Manager for carrying out the operation and front-line maintenance functions on the new sludge treatment process working closely with the Site Process Team to ensure the smooth running and production of compliant sludge cake. You will gather data and operate the plant in order to achieve and maintain this compliance. You will work in a small team and will be required to work on a standby rota to ensure the role is covered 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This is a very hands-on role working at Basingstoke STW on the new Thermal Hydrolysis Sludge Treatment Plant. Key Accountabilities: The operation of power generation plants and equipment, including large steam-producing boilers. Sampling, testing, basic maintenance and fault-finding of the plant and equipment. The monitoring, collating and reporting of data to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance is met. Undertaking safety and security checks and housekeeping, demonstrating site pride and adopting a zero-compromise approach to health and safety. Excellent communication and liaison with the wider site team and those working on the effluent process to ensure the entire site runs seamlessly. Taking part in a 1-week standby roster every 6 weeks to ensure 24/7 cover for the site. Undertaking critical industry training, including the Boiler Operator Accreditation Scheme (BOAS). To be successful you will have the following skills and experience: The successful candidate should have experience in a relevant power generation environment. Knowledge of the process industry plant such as pumps, gearboxes, industrial boilers, dewatering plant, etc… would be an advantage, but more importantly will be your flexibility, initiative, ability, and willingness to train. As well as this, you must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures including Confined Space Entry and Boiler Operation Accreditation (BOAS). You must have basic literacy and numeracy skills as well as the completion of NVQ level 2 units as a minimum (or equivalent). Some computer data input or enquiry experience is desirable. Please note, a full current driving license is essential for this role. What’s in it for you: At Basingstoke, Sewage Treatment Works an exciting opportunity has arisen for THP Process Technicians to operate and carry out front line maintenance on a new Thermal Hydrolysis Plant (THP) and associated sludge treatment plant. This plant will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The plant includes a THP, combined heat and power (CHP) units, steam boilers, water treatment plant, sludge dewatering plant, sludge digestion, biogas production, and our innovative new liquor treatment plant. The job will also grow to include all aspects of sewage treatment on-site including the receiving and processing of raw sewage and all associated processes to create compliant final effluent for discharge to the watercourse. Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company. We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. About us: Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes. As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future. We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities. Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89935055

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