Water Treatment Process Operator

Join to apply for the Water Treatment Process Operator role at EPS Group. EPS require a Water Treatment Process Operator to work in the Sligo region. The role requires a good understanding of the drinking water treatment process.

• A process background (especially in drinking water treatment) is preferred and some mechanical/electrical experience (especially in SCADA related programmes and instrumentation) would be beneficial.
• Instrumentation calibrations/verifications and servicing.
• Routine operational duties and regular maintenance tasks are a basic function of this role.
• Process monitoring/analysis and completing record sheets and taking process samples.
• On-site laboratory analysis and process optimisation.
• Heavy manual work may be required from time to time.
• The role requires work outside in all weather conditions.
• Role ranges from process control, operation of equipment and monitoring to basic mechanical maintenance and repair.
• General housekeeping activities such as cleaning and washing plant and areas down and grounds maintenance also required.
• Treatment process is fully automated and has a comprehensive control system. Proficiency in computers important.
• Working alone at times. Awareness of need to follow formal procedures and safe working methods essential.
• Flexibility with hours of work including weekend work and bank holiday work.
• The role requires participation in a regular standby and call out rota.

• Qualification in instrumentation and/or science discipline advantageous.
• Good reading English and excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to use spreadsheets and other basic computer programmes necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively on your own or in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and wastewater industry.

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of drinking water treatment plants; although similar process experience will be considered.
• Experience in drinking water parameter testing and process optimisation.
• Experience in operating mechanical and electrical plant and machinery.
• Experience in SCADA, PLC programmes.
• Experience in instrumentation calibrations/servicing.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know.

Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email.

Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile: Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe. We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure. Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customers outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.