The purpose of this role is to maintain and improve the accuracy of our hydraulic models, provide engineering expertise and recommendations to the business with regards to the mostefficient network operation, using your engineering experience, asset data science, analysis and hydraulic modelling tools.
On a day-to-day basis the successful candidate will be looking at the accuracy of our hydraulic models in the InfoWorks WS Pro software. Comparing models performance against live data and updating the models, so they represent real network condition to the best of our knowledge. Using network telemetry data, GIS, site drawings and liaising with operational teams to resolve models inaccuracies.Liaising with various stakeholders, including consultants to review and challenge model calibration submission.
Part of the job will be to undertake scenario-based analysis to determine what impact our activities have on the water network and our ability to supply water. Project work will consist of assessing impact of planned/unplanned asset outages (burst mains, outage of source, boosters, reservoirs), recommending best mitigations to minimise customer impact due to those outages, assessing impact of pressure transients and recommending network calming solutions, highlighting water quality risks, distribution network design (designing new mains or boosters), and recommending operational or capital investment.
As anAsset Engineer you willprovide 24/7 support to our Operational Teams, to effectively maintain and improve operational performance of our network, and thus service to our customers.
Requirements
- High level of competency in data capture, managing and analysis
- Strong technical background with the emphasis on logical thinking
- Good knowledge of Visual Basic and SQL
- Knowledge of water network functionality and pumping systems
- Experience in using Waternet, GIS, SCX, hydraulic models will be advantageous
- Accuracy of work and ability to follow process
- Data analysis skills. Ability to work with large data sets
Interview Process:
Once the advert has closed, the Talent Acquisition Partner managing this recruitment will be in touch to confirm if you have been successful or unsuccessful at shortlisting.
This role will consist of a one stage interview process of behavioural and technical competency based questions.
Benefits include:
- Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (Salary dependent on skills and experience)
- Hours of work: 08:30am - 17:00pm (Monday - Thursday) 08:30am - 16:30pm (Friday)
- Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
- Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
- Annual leave from23 - 27 daysrising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
- A Celebration Day in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
- A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
- We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
- Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
- Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
- Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
- Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
- Life Assurance.
- Disability confident bullet point added to our adverts; if you need to apply in a different format, please contact us
Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.
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