Wastewater Scientific Officer

Flexsource NI are recruiting a Wastewater Scientific Officer on a temporary full time basis in the Belfast area.

The Wastewater Scientific Officer will undertake a range of performance activities to optimize WwTW Process and Sewer Network performance within the Wastewater Production Line

Responsibilities:

·        Monitor and assess wastewater treatment works performance through on-site testing, inspections, and sampling activities.

·        Identify process issues, collect and analyse samples, and support investigations into treatment performance.

·        Operate and maintain automatic sampling equipment to ensure accurate collection of operational and regulatory data.

·        Analyse scientific data and prepare reports to support process optimisation and regulatory compliance.

·        Validate and monitor critical treatment process instrumentation, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.

·        Conduct root cause analysis of operational issues and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.

·        Support pollution prevention activities and liaise with internal teams and regulatory bodies during investigations.

·        Deliver training and guidance to operational staff on sampling, testing procedures, and data recording systems.

·        Assist with odour investigations, environmental monitoring, and the assessment of discharge impacts on wastewater networks.

·        Maintain scientific equipment, manage sampling resources, and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement projects.

Criteria:

·        A level or equivalent in a relevant scientific or environmental subject

·        2 years experience working in a water or wastewater scientific role

·        Knowledge and understanding of wastewater treatment processes and of analytical techniques carried out on wastewater

·        Knowledge and experience of health & safety in wastewater treatment

·        Proficient IT user, to include Microsoft office packages

·        Full UK driving licence

·        Availability to participate in an on-call rota

If you're an experienced scientific or environmental professional seeking your next career opportunity, don't miss out. Apply today or contact Ciaran on [phone removed] for more information.