We are currently recruiting a Specialist Mechanical Process Technician to be based at our Desalination plant at Thames Gateway Water Treatment Works. The role will also support the operation of the water treatment process.You will be within multiple disciplined teams that follow a robust maintenance plan as well as getting involved in installation projects, electrical fault finding, project commissioning and emergency breakdown repairs.Although this position is advertised as a mechanical technician, dual skilled workers in mechanical and electrical would be advantageous.What you’ll be doing as the Specialist Mechanical Process Technician
1. Working on various stages of water treatment and their associated mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, filtration plants, chemical dosing equipment, air compressors, pneumatic plants and sampling equipment.
2. Investigate process plant failures and carry out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the process. This may involve investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents.
3. Carry out scheduled, planned maintenance work on mechanical equipment.
4. Provide technical advice to the wider team and contractors and provide training or support for technical trainees if required.
5. Participating in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment.
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