Alarm Optimisation Specialist

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about some of the key aspects of the Alarm Optimisation Specialist role.

We offer a salary from £45,017 - £56,272 per annum dependant on experience

•    Annual performance related bonus 
•    Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
•    Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
•    25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
•    A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. 
•    Retail savings scheme 
•    Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Where I’d work: Bradford / Hybrid Working 

Work type: Permanent role, working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Alarm Optimisation Specialist to join us in the Central Control Team and be a part of helping us achieve improvements on the quality of alarms and telemetry data that is received within Central Control. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. 

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. 

Where you fit in? 

You will work within the Central Control team and play a key role in improving the quality of alarms and telemetry data that is received within Central Control, providing a clear understanding of how assets are performing, enabling effective response through various activities and continuous improvement. You will provide reporting and PEX data into the operational areas for weekly review.  You will play a critical link between field operations teams and Central Control by gathering information and knowledge from the experts across operations and ensuring the sites telemetry alarms are optimised in line with company standards. 

You will implement, govern, and improve the standards which dictate how telemetry signals are configured, displayed, and changed, continually working with the wider business to improve the quality of information for each of our Operational sites and transform Operational teams understanding of their site’s configuration and operation. 

You will lead and facilitate alarm optimisation activities with various operational teams across Yorkshire Water.  The activities will require preparation, investigations, delivery, and facilitation to ensure a successful outcome for the continuous improvement of the alarm estate.  You will be responsible for continually improving our Central Control processes and capabilities to meet our Performance Commitments by producing and analysing data and reports and driving performance through close liaison with the field teams. 

Some key responsibilities include the following – 

•    Monitor, investigate and make decisions relating to asset performance from telemetry alarms and SCADA systems to reduce noise and increase value add of alarm call outs.
•    Drive down alarm noise from creation of intelligent and linked alarms.
•    Manage high alarming assets and other key indicators to improve operational performance.
•    Investigate and report all asset optimisation performance shortfalls to the Operational Department and work together to address these 
•    Travel out to sites as required, to support asset understanding and build relationships with operational teams.

What skills & qualifications are we looking for? 

•    Strong analytical and fault diagnosis skills and process understanding
•    Experience of delivering continual improvements 
•    Data Engineering experience and capabilities
•    Influencing and negotiation skills
•    Rigorous attention to detail to ensure ‘right first time’ performance
•    Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships
•    Proficient In the use of IT, good use of excel and Microsoft office packages is essential
•    Financial awareness

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s really important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

If you have strong analytical/data engineering skills and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you. 

Please complete the online application process and submit a covering letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date –19th September, 2025

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
 
 
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

 
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
 

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.