Maintenance & Repair Senior Operative

The Water/Wastewater Senior Operator is responsible for supporting the operation of the water/wastewater network infrastructure in a safe manner. The Senior Operator role provides day to day leadership and direction on the ground to ensure consistent delivery of water services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise the planned and reactive maintenance and repair activities across the water and wastewater network infrastructure in a safe and hygienic manner including repairs of bursts and leaks, water mains and services and associated fittings replacements, water meters and customer boundary box, cleaning of service reservoirs, replacing valves and hydrants, and undertake tests following repairs to pipes and pumps, in order to deliver consistent customer service. Other network activities will include assisting with sewer surveys as required; identifying location of heavy infiltration or storm water from road gullies, performing investigations and identifying interventions required on the network, clearing blockages and responding to alarms as required.
• Ensure the prompt response to alarms, the provision of emergency cover and resolution of issues and incidents on water network infrastructure assets.
• Undertake supervisory work relating to Mains Rehabilitation, Main laying, Connection and Meter Installations and other work on the Water Network as required and in line with your skills and expertise.
• Ensure the regular checking of the chemical dosing measures at pumping stations and other odour control activities and support Water & Wastewater Compliance and Sampling teams in operational sampling activity including new mains, burst repairs and failures and report on results of the analysis as required.
• Direct the maintenance and repair of non-domestic water meters, including undertaking site investigations and removing and replacing meters, liaising with the Metering Services team as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Full, clean, class B driving licence.
• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent in one of the below disciples –
  • Craft of Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting
  • Craft of Electrical
  • Craft of Construction Plant Fitting
  • Craft of Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• 2 years relevant work experience 
• Knowledge of the water/wastewater network, infrastructure and operations is an advantage
• Sound knowledge and experience of all skills required for maintenance and repair of the network preferable
• Sound knowledge and experience of all skills required for wastewater network infrastructure and operations preferred 
• Experience of using IT systems and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word & Excel preferable
• Strong problem-solving skills and drive to resolve issues promptly using initiative