Leakage Technician

Job description
RPS are seeking Leakage Technicians, to work on various contracts in the North West of Northern Ireland. Technicians will be expected to conduct detailed investigation of clean water networks to identify leakage and unaccounted for consumption to achieve the client’s targets. This is truly a great opportunity for an individual to develop their skills and experience with one of the UK’s leading Environmental Consultancies.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Conduct detailed investigation of the water network to identify leakage unaccounted for consumption.
• Utilise equipment to pinpoint leak location and promotion of repairs, on both public and private ground.
• Attend and support maintenance teams as and when required.
• Step testing and Pressure Zero Testing of water network.
• Detailed reporting via data collection apps.

Who We’re Looking For
• Water network experience (required)
• Competent technician with experience or understanding of correlation, ground mic, quantification, and step testing.
• Be able to demonstrable experience working in a similar role.
• Fully competent in utility tracing, noise logging and asset surveying
• EUSR water hygiene card (desired)
• EUSR DOMS card (desired)
• NRSWA Unit 2 accreditation (desired)
• Competent IT skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (required)

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary plus extensive benefits.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

What happens next?

Selection will be a one stage interview, either in person or via MS teams. All applications will be considered.

Health and Safety

You May Have To Do The Following
• Lifting heavy inspection covers
• Work in all weathers which could include night work.
• Please note drugs and alcohol testing is undertaken for this role*

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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