Acoustic Logging Technician - Wessex Water in Yeovil

RPS are seeking Acoustic Logging Technicians to join our Water Operations division, working on our Wessex Water contract. The Acoustic Logging Technician is responsible for the daily deployment & collection of acoustic logging equipment on our client’s water distribution network to assist in leakage detection activities. This is a great first step into a career in the water industry and full training and one-to-one mentorship will be provided. This is a permanent, full time contract (40 hrs pw) paying the real living wage, plus overtime and extensive benefits.

As an Acoustic logger you will be responsible for generating points of interest for leakage technicians to investigate. You will do this by deploying acoustic monitoring equipment temporarily on the water distribution network. This is left overnight then collected in the morning. Other duties involve analysis of leakage DMA and control zones, identifying assets suitable for logger deployment, as such, having the ability to study mapping and understand distribution network will be key. A good geographical knowledge of the Yeovil and surrounding region will be highly advantageous as efficient route planning is a must.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Daily deployment of acoustic logging equipment throughout our client’s water distribution network
• Reading plans and schematics regarding the location of client water assets
• Continuously improve your development and knowledge while delivering great customer service for our clients
• Adequate and accurate completion of all paperwork (including time sheets, survey forms, logging details, etc)
• Adherence to company policy and practices at all times, especially relating to Health and Safety

Who We’re Looking For

• Health & Safety focussed with a responsible attitude
• Enjoys working outdoors
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Personal drive and commitment to succeed, achieving daily targets
• The ability to work alone and enjoys doing a great job
• The ability to read plans and schematics
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognize the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

RPS, a Tetra Tech Company. Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

What happens next?

Selection will be a one stage interview, either in person or via MS teams. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

You May Have To Do The Following

• Lifting heavy inspection covers
• Working in all weathers which could include night work

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