Experience

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  Dow corning

  Aug 2001 - Mar 2002

  • R&D Lab Technician

    Aug 2001 - Mar 2002

  • R&d Lab Technician

    Aug 2001 - Mar 2002
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  Cosi

  May 2002 - Aug 2007

  Microbiologist
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  United utilities

  Oct 2007 - Mar 2008

  Graduate trainee
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  Dŵr cymru welsh water

  Apr 2008 - Dec 2012

  Drinking water safety plan scientist
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  Welsh water

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2020

  • Develop and implement capital solutions for water treatment works in line with health & safety, policies and procedures and asset standards• Work with operational, delivery and scientific teams to correctly identify root cause of problems in order that the issue is effectively addressed with the most cost effective solution• Obtain buy in at all levels within operations and asset strategy for selected solutions, challenging beliefs where necessary• Drive the progression of agreed solution through the selected delivery route ensuring that both regulatory commitments are met and the delivery of the project stays within budget• Ensure the provision of accurate and timely information between operations and capital teams, facilitated by the monthly production client meetings.• Facilitate post project reviews, promote best practice and innovation and refine processes where necessary Show less • Responsible for leading and managing a team of 6 scientists safeguarding water quality through the water treatment process and through the distribution network to customers tap• Organisation of multi-disciplinary teams to investigate failures and non-conformances in order to correctly identify root cause and ensure actions are put in place to prevent future incidents• Compilation of failure reports for regulators (Drinking Water Inspectorate and National Resources Wales)• Point of contact for technical queries relating to water production and distribution• Advising business on water quality risk• Managing water quality incidents• Advising on solutions/investments and supporting on capital schemes• Facilitating LEAN roll out across the business and optimising treatment processes to ensure highest quality product produced for the lowest cost• Participation in a 24/7 on call process science rota Show less Responsible for the critical appraisal and review of water treatment processes to ensure that the end product is compliant with the Water Supply Regulations and contractual KPIs To initiate, manage and report on improvement measures to produce regulatory compliant / wholesome water at WTW. Actively participate in the investigation of water quality and chemical failures to find the root cause of failures including lessons learnt and any actions required to prevent further occurrences. Provide advice and guidance to recommend improvement actions in order to optimise plant performance and ensure the most cost effective treatment is provided while maintaining quality objectives and targets. Introduce new processes, procedures and instructions when necessary for plant enhancements and to provide guidance to plant operators. Advise on any associated environmental discharges. Provide guidance regarding discharge consent limits. Liaise with the EA when necessary. Review sludge treatment / dirty wash water processes and implement any remedial measures following any discharge incidents. Contribute to DWSP annual reviews to highlight any risks and any updates required after WTW incidents. Produce POF020s to appraise site specific disinfection strategy to comply with Reg 27 and DCWW technical specs. Gain knowledge of industry best practice and/or new technology for optimisation of water treatment and/or energy efficiencies. Compile WTW weekly quality performance checks and monthly statistical reports. Assist in the commissioning of new plant installations and liaise with capital department and/or external contractors. Participate in a Process Science standby. Show less

  • Production Solution Engineer (Secondment)

    Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Water Services Science Manager South East

    Apr 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Process Scientist

    Jan 2012 - Mar 2017
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  Dwr cymru

  May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Catchment solutions engineer (secondment)

  Responsible for forecasting budget spend across the AMP 5 period and re-profiling of budget within the business lines where necessaryResponsible for completion of gateway documentation for each business line in order to justify spend and gain release of budgetAssisted in the compilation of the companies National Environment Programme, working closely with colleagues in both NRW and our laboratories in order to compile the forecast for analytical spend required to carry out NEPManaged the procurement activities for the team, this included procuring meeting venues, instrumentation and services, also required to complete single tender forms where required. Managed the trial of two in field water quality monitors for catchment investigations – which resulted in the validation of efficiency of the resmix system in Pontsticill and the use of different draw off points in llwyn-onn.Facilitated a problem solving workshop and follow up actions with respect to the taste and odour issues at Pontstcill, bringing together several different departments such as operations, LAM and scientific.Line management responsibility for catchment partnership coordinators and NEP Scientists.Research of early warning intake instrumentation and costs in order to forecast spend. Show less

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  Dŵr cymru welsh water

  Feb 2020 - now

  Process science manager (south east)