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We are looking for a regional Process Scientist focussing on optimising chemical use while maintaining compliance. Our scientists safeguard the environment and ensure full regulatory compliance, delivering solutions that are both efficient and safe. As a Regional Process Scientist, you will work across the business, focusing on providing technical support on chemicals used as part of our treatment processes. This includes training, optimisation and technical support for the operations teams and process scientists.
Job Responsibility:
Assist operations colleagues in the management of chemicals being used, from procurement to dosing
Support operations in optimising chemical usage
Monitor, control and troubleshoot operational dosing systems
Balance discharge compliance with optimisation of the chemicals, and have clear savings targets to be made
Be involved in aspects of engineering design, budget setting, procurement, health and safety and training
Requirements:
Flexible, self‑motivated and practical individual who works well with others
Confident undertaking on‑site work independently when required
Strong background in chemistry
Solid understanding of wastewater treatment processes and their implications for compliance and operations
Good communication skills
Degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or a related science discipline
Experience working with chemicals in the water or chemical industry
Strong numerical skills for calculating dose rates, costs and potential savings
Good understanding of COSHH and safe working practices when working with chemicals
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage workload effectively
Full driving licence and willingness to travel 10,000 to 15,000 business miles per year
Nice to have:
IT literacy
Experience working with budgets
Experience with optimisation tools such as jar testing/usage
Experience with company reporting/presenting
Understanding of unit conversions and chemical strengths
Good analytical skills
Strong knowledge base in chemistry, treatment processes and a keen interest in optimisation and innovation
Excellent time management for ensuring deadlines are met
A chartership
Experience of phosphorus removal from wastewater (advantageous)
What we offer:
A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
Career progression and professional development opportunities
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year
The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions)
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions)
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers
One paid volunteering day each year
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform
Support from trained mental health first aiders
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us