Process Reliability Engineer - Wastewater

Process Reliability Engineer
Location: Hampshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days WFH, 2-3 days on-site or office-based)
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role
We're looking for a Process Reliability Engineer to join our team in Hampshire. This is a pivotal role focused on enhancing asset reliability and minimising downtime across our wastewater operations. You'll play a key part in shifting our maintenance strategy from reactive to proactive, supporting the delivery of our AMP 8 investment programme.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies to maximise asset performance.
Monitor and optimise maintenance plans using asset performance data, surveillance, and KPI trends.
Conduct reliability studies, including FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
Apply industry standards and best practices in asset engineering.
Ensure compliance with all legislative and environmental requirements.
Prepare and maintain documentation for reliability strategies, maintenance procedures, failure analysis, and SOPs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in asset reliability.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong knowledge of FMECA, RCA, and Reliability Block Diagrams.
Proven experience in asset analysis, operation, and maintenance.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
Industrial qualification or significant experience in Process Engineering.
Logical, analytical mindset with robust planning capabilities.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Background in wastewater operations, including equipment and process knowledge.
Experience delivering reliability improvements within regulated environments.

Package & Working Pattern

Full-time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week).
Southern Water offers a hybrid working model, combining home working with travel to Hampshire sites