Technical Specialist Full Time

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Role Summary

To be the company’s principal technical specialist in all areas relating to process engineering in

Wastewater. This includes working with members of the process department, other members of the

company, and external bodies, as directed by the Technical Director, to assist with the development

and maintenance of key competences in the Process Department.

Responsibilities

• To help with developing Wastewater sectors key competences required in the Process

Department, as directed by the Technical Director.

• Where so directed by the Technical Director, to undertake in-depth investigations of new

technologies in order to advise on the feasibility, desirability and the risks involved with

developing them into engineered solutions.

• Act as a focal point in the leadership of technical matters relating to wastewater and generic

process engineering (including contribution to research and development) advising others as

required. This includes providing technical support and expertise to both Bid Teams and Delivery

Teams.

• Where responsibility is assigned with regard to any technologies licensed by us, to undertake

the role of technical liaison with the licensor. Responsibilities include ensuring that technology

transfer into us is maximised, and that an effective working relationship with the

Licensor’s technical staff is developed and maintained.

• To promote the dissemination of up-to-date knowledge (in the fields of wastewater treatment and

other generic process related engineering) to other process engineers

• Supporting those allocated the task of developing company-wide process engineering standards

to ensure that both national and client-originated standards are met

• Where directed, by the Technical Director, to participate in business development (including the

preparation and presentation of technical papers for technical seminars), tender development and

execution of projects to support the purposes of the company.

• To advise in the technical assessment and approval of vendors and sub-contractors where

specifically identified by the Technical Director.

• To support the Technical Director in the selection, training development and auditing of Process

Engineers.

• To comply with all Health and Safety responsibilities commensurate with the role, as outlined in

the Health and Safety policy (freely accessible via the intranet, or to view in hard copy in the rest

room of our House).

• Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Essential:

• A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Chemical or Process Engineering, Chemistry or

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• Significant relevant experience in the wastewater sector, commensurate with the level of the role, with demonstrable expert technical knowledge and expertise in the field.
• Ability to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office
• Able to work on own initiative with little or no supervision
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills, both with internal staff and external parties
• Ability to keep track of technological developments within the wastewater field, and maintain/present information on relevant technology applications to non-technical experts

Desirable

• Corporate Membership of the IChemE, CIWEM or similar professional institution
• Chartered Engineer, Eur Ing or similar status

Our Company

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