CBM Engineer Thermography & Lubrication in London

We have an exciting opportunity for a CBM Engineer, Thermography & Lubrication, to join Thames Water. The role holder will assist in developing and continuously improving the thermographic condition monitoring strategy as an integral part of the maintenance strategy. This role is critical to driving a new systems‐led, proactive maintenance approach; a key part of our AMP8 plan.

You will form strong relationships with the operational teams to drive the delivery of the condition monitoring plan and any resulting maintenance. You will work with the project team to advise on the condition monitoring requirements and technical specification of any condition monitoring equipment.

What you’ll be doing as a CBM Engineer, Thermography & Lubrication:

• Conducting routine thermography-based condition monitoring analysis on critical assets.
• Creation of reporting and recommendations to Operations Functions and Asset Management.
• Recommending improvements to maintenance regimes based on long‐term trended data.
• Conduct technical appraisals on the asset base and provide recommendations for the most suitable condition‐based maintenance regime to achieve effective whole‐life cost.
• Ensuring efficient data collection routines are being carried out and that databases are kept up to date.
• Following through the condition, triggered work to completion, visiting the site as necessary to assist/check the effectiveness of the solution.
• Conducting lubrication surveys, raising recommendations based on findings to extend asset life.
• Support the vibration analysis programme.

What you should bring to the role:

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Level 2 certification in thermography is essential.
• Proven experience in the capture, analysis, and reporting on condition monitoring thermography data.
• Experience in thermography analysis software.
• Engineering experience gained within an operational / maintenance environment.
• Confidence in leading technical discussions on condition monitoring.
• Analytical thinking and problem‐solving.
• Ability to present technical information to a non‐technical audience.
• A full UK Driving licence is essential.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have:

• Vibration analysis (BINDT or Mobius) & Machine lubricant analysis (ISO 18436‐4, I) level 1 are preferred.
• Lubrication specification and recommendation experience is desired.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary offering up to £51,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance‐related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support.