Scientific Officer (Operations) - 12 Month Fixed Term...

at  Affinity Water

The WQ operations team ensures the supply of safe and wholesome water to our customers. The role of scientific officer involves in supporting a variety of other teams in the decision-making process for smooth operations to guarantee quantity and quality of the water supplied.

• As scientific officer you will help oversee a variety of activities occurring at our operational sites. You will have full visibility of sample results and projects and will combine them to assess a variety of jobs and ensure these are satisfactorily completed.
• Attend on site visits to carry out audits and inspections.
• Decide on and approve what samples are taken and for what parameters.
• Compile data and provide informative commentary for reports.
• Decide on and approve what actions are taken following a water quality issue.
• Support the Operations Scientist to respond to all water quality-related calls concerning production and supply issues, distribution network issues, sampling failures and incidents phoned through from the customer call centres.
• Liaise with stakeholders internally and externally, representing the business in a positive and professional manner.
• Support the delivery of projects within Water Quality Services, managing projects to time and quality, and managing risk.
• Support the Water Quality Services team in delivering water quality related training at all levels within the company and for external groups.
• Deputise for the Operations Scientist.