Wessex Water
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Sewerage Data Scientist

Wessex Water · Bath, ENG, GB

Actively hiring Posted 4 months ago

We're looking for a highly analytical person with data science experience to join us in the Asset Reliability team in our Operations department.

The water industry is under great pressure to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment, with tough targets set by Ofwat and the Environment Agency.

We have a large number of monitoring loggers providing real-time information back to our systems.

What you'll do

You will help develop and optimise data science techniques that use data from monitoring equipment to enhance the performance and reliability of our sewerage assets.

You will use Power BI, Python, Excel or Qlikview for this analysis, while also using machine-based learning and setting upper and lower thresholds.

This will help staff/managers understand the real risk to the sewerage network and alert us to any potential discharge, allowing us to respond quickly and avoid or minimise a potential pollution.

The role will involve liaison with operational staff, divisional managers and engineering modellers.

It is an interesting post and one where the individuals can make a positive contribution to the success of the department.

What you'll need

You will:

  • be highly analytical person with experience in data science in industry
  • have a proven track record/experience of data science applied in industry
  • have excellent analytical skills
  • have programming skills, eg, Python
  • have the ability to manage large amounts of data
  • have the ability to relate data to the physical equipment and processes
  • have a high level of proficiency in the use of Excel
  • be a good team player
  • be a good communicator
  • have an interest in the water industry.

What you'll receive

  • 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.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

  • Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
  • YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
  • YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
  • YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
  • Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

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