Network Planning Technician

Salary Range: 23000 to 28000 (Currency: GBP) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the delivery of the company Supply Interruption ODI
• Implement risk-based approach to supply interruption mitigation, plan for worst case each time
• Co-ordinate the field-based teams during supply interruption events to ensure all aspects of the process are complete, including logger deployment, field event log completion etc.
• Identify improvement opportunities for the water distribution network where optimisation will benefit in the future
• Be a creative thinker relating to the operation of the network to overcome planned and reactive instances that could otherwise adversely impact the supply interruption ODI
• Create accurate records of all interruptions to supplies in the area to furnish the reporting team with information to allow hydraulic post event analysis
• Take ownership of supply interruption events and have a proactive approach to co-ordinating restoration through utilisation of a variety of options available through AWS equipment
• Monitor work streams and maintain levels within the work basket to facilitate the rapid repair of mains bursts
• Contribute to research and development opportunities presented to gain knowledge and understanding and also improving the future
• Understanding of the risks and challenges the field base teams experience during the operation of the distribution network
• Co ordinate the DOMS flushing programme to include the development of flushing schedules on a DMA basis and central recording of the area performance
• Investigate scada alarms and ensure appropriate action is invoked by engaging with the Technical Services team where required to resolve in a timely fashion.

What We Are Looking For:

• Essential
• 3 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject
• Relevant experience in Water Supply - Water Distribution Activity preferred.
• Proven ability to work within a team environment but also on your own initiative.
• Proven ability to communicate and liaise effectively with internal and external customers in both verbal and written contexts.
• Able to complete required administrative activities as and when required and to the required quality
• Proven ability of using computer systems (which will include both, advanced Strumap, MS Office and Corporate applications.)


• Desirable
• ONC / City and Guilds in relevant subject or NVQ Water Distribution Control Level 2 standard of competence or HNC / Water Diploma.
• Experience of other pipeline/process industries (for example, Gas, Chemical) considered.

What's In It For You?

• At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
• We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
• Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
• Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
• Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
• We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
• Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
• Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox
• A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• And plenty more!