Maintenance Project Engineer

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: 

• We offer a competitive salary, 4b, depending on experience £40,617 - £50,771 
• A company car through company car lease scheme 
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution) 
• Development opportunities in line with the Maintenance Project Engineer progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
• 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! 

Location: Hybrid Working from most appropriate YW Location

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Project Engineer to join the Asset Delivery Engineering Maintenance Projects team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

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. Asset Delivery - Engineering Maintenance Projects are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   

The Engineering Maintenance Projects Team support the business in several key areas. Most important of which is to ensure any activity we technically plan adheres to current safety requirements. To allow this to happen the Maintenance Project Engineers will support most non-routine/complex activities by the provision of technical planning and so documenting the key deliverables and safety requirements for any work to be undertaken. The current strategy is to reduce reactive repairs and move towards a more proactive approach. To support this our Maintenance Project Engineers will create small, focused campaigns of maintenance which may be a combination of routine and non-routine, proactive and reactive tasks.

Often because of an aging asset base our Maintenance Project Engineer's will have to use their engineering knowledge and experience to define the most effective solution based on factors such as cost and mean time to repair. Where the repair falls outside of the teams scope the Maintenance Project Engineers will advise on the scope of potential Capital requirements.

Where you fit in: 

As our Maintenance Project Engineer you will own the project and liaise with the key stakeholders to assure the efficient delivery of the work activity.

• Technically plan like for like or like for similar repairs to be completed by YW Craft or external framework contractors.
• Advising our internal customers when they should impliment an MOC process.
• Technically plan and coordinate small programs of proactive work as a campaign ensuring all enabling activities are in place prior to resource mobilisation.
• Technically plan and document the key deliverables required to facilitate effective delivery of a task.
• Undertake the duties as defined within YW management procedures regarding Control of Work.
• Ensure the quality of information provided meets requirements and report non-conformance into our company performance excellence hub.
• Interrogate Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (such as SAP), IT and electronic data storage systems to understand the history, specification, and functional design of equipment to promote a first-time solution for any given repair.
• Support the business as a Technical Planning subject matter expert during periods of escalation, such as extreme weather conditions.
• Identify technical solutions by understanding the cause and effect on poorly performing assets.

What skills & qualifications you will need: 

• MEICA based apprenticeship or equivalent. (ONC/HNC/BTEC/NVQ in Electrical, ICA or Mechanical Engineering)
• A Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points with no pending convictions.
• Experience of working to Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Experience of working with automated processes,

You will also benefit from having: 

• Experience of working at height, confined space entry, Hot work
• Experience of working in an automated manufacturing or process environment.
• Practical experience of SCADA/RTS systems.
• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and, or regulated environment.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s 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! 

Do we sound like your cup of tea?   

If you’ve got experience in Maintenance Project Engineering and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.   

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.

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.

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. 

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