E McMullan Ltd are currently seeking fully experienced, well-disciplined, performance driven individuals to fulfil the role of Leakage Detection Engineers. The successful candidates must have a committed professional attitude and a methodical approach to their work, who will adhere to company policies, objectives, procedures, management structures, possess a good attitude to their co-workers, client management and staff. The successful candidate while normally operating within a specific area, will be required to carry out ad-hoc activities in any location within contract areas
This position is only suited to individuals who are currently working within the water industry
Primary Duties will include:
You will be working outdoors and will be required to carry out a full range of leak detection activities to include:
· Verification of District Meter Areas (DMAs) including DMA boundary valve checks, attribute verification and zero pressure tests
· Carrying out and documenting leakage and water use assessments
· Completion of GIS, plotting leakage detection progress along with all associated daily reports
· Designing and carrying out step tests incorporating zero pressure tests, follow up step breakdown and leakage detection all within the client policy and procedures
· Detection of reactive and proactive leakage using various leak detection methods including step tests
· Programming, deployment, collection and analysis of flow, pressure and acoustic data loggers
· Continually achieving leakage reduction KPIs on a regular basis, identifying early warning milestones of potential obstacles
· Compiling and issuing customer waste notices in compliance with client procedures and providing assistance with customer side leakage
Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics
· Unwavering professional attitude to the company and all associated staff and clients
· Proven record of detecting defects, step testing and resolution of reactive leakage outbreaks
· Proven satisfactory time management and competence to ensure all company returns and requests are received within the allocated time scale, demonstrate good numeracy and computer skills
· Adhere to management structure and follow all company policy, procedures and directions
· Ability to cope with the physical nature of the role including entry into confined spaces and be able to always work safely and responsibly
· Flexibility in working hours to include night work
· Hold a full current valid clean driving licence
Previous Experience (Essential)
Proven experience in all aspects of water network operations to include the following:
· Leading leakage detection activities including evaluating water losses, planning and carrying out step tests, leakage sounding, leak noise correlating, deploying and analysing flow/pressure/acoustic/hydro loggers, detecting the required number of quality defects to reduce DMA leakage to KPI targets, IT experience to include a familiarity with GIS software, resolution of customer side leakage
· Water Network management including the detection of reactive bursts, proving and moving boundary valves, pressure monitoring and adjustments, assisting with water network maintenance and repairs
Employee Expectations
Successful applicants can expect to become a member of a professional, friendly and encouraging team and will enjoy the following benefits:
· 20 days holidays & 12 public holidays per year
· Pension Scheme
· CABWI Level 2 Diploma in Water Operations where applicable
· Company vehicle
· Use of all the latest technologies and gain experience in GIS applications
Pay: £29,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
