You will be in charge of all water on site from the boreholes and mains through to the point at which the water leaves the site.
You will be hands on with maintaining operations around the site and collecting water, solid waste and wastewater effluent samples for laboratory testing and performing various standardized laboratory tests (such as a Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), bacteriological examination, alkalinity, hardness, pH, chlorine, suspended solids testing, and other related agency tests to help us ensure we are meeting the correct standards) and you will be able to recommend improvements.
Essential:
You will be someone with an eye for detail, be highly organised & have experience in the following:
Operation and care of standard test equipment used in test procedures
Laboratory processes and procedures involving water testing and testing
Northern Ireland Water and Environmental agencies requirements for compliance testing of water, ground water, and solid waste samples
Computer applications to water testing and analysis procedures
General site maintenance and engineering
You will be a duty holder on legionella and conduct the relevant actions and responsibilities as per the legionella risk assessment
Energy readings to be updated daily
And Skilled in:
Performing standard laboratory tests
Communicating effectively and following written and verbal instructions;
Using standard laboratory and all water treatment equipment;
Performing mathematical and statistical calculations if it is need; using automated information systems for tracking data and report generation
And hold:
A safety certificate regarding safe work practices and safe laboratory procedures.
What you will be doing:
Your job will be varied and typical activities will include:
Operating, calibrating and maintaining water post filters equipment and instruments such as Ultraviolet-Visible (UV), analytical balances, Hach meters, pH meters and wastewater equipment's and pumps
Maintaining inventory records on laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and hazardous chemicals and materials
Recording all facilities and equipment in accordance to Production Department professional standards
Adhering to safety procedures in cleaning, sanitation and chemical plan, ensuring that current Safety procedures are incorporated in the proper way and standard operating procedures
Maintaining laboratory records and logbooks on testing and quality control measures as required by regulatory standards
Recording test results in spreadsheets and automated information management systems for analyses and records maintenance;
Reviewing and recommending revisions to the standardized operating procedures used for analytical testing
Training new support staff for technical and production departments
Preparing and assisting with Quality Assurance/Quality Control to comply with licensure requirements with Technical and Production Departments
Analysing E. coli, faecal coliform and other microbiological organisms
Assisting with annual audit activities
Making recommendations for improvements
How you'll know if you're doing a good job (KPIs):
What - Performance Measured
Frequency
Measure
Targets
Trade Effluent
Daily
NIW Trade Effluent Consent Levels
All Trade Effluent within Agreed Consent Levels with NI Water to send waste water to sewer
Effective Communication - nothing to remain on the list of actions beyond specified deadlines
Weekly
Red (Urgent) - within 1 day
Amber (Medium) - with 1 weeks
Green (Non-Urgent) - within 3 weeks
100% Completed
Continuous Improvement - Reduce the water intensity of the site
Monthly
Reducing the overall water intensity of the site. This will be measured by comparing the production and cleaning data to the water usage and treatment data
Reduction of water intensity of the Mash Direct site
Punctuality of reporting
Daily
On Time
100% On Time
What if Something Changes:
Agree any updates with your Team Lead & HR.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 18.00-21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person