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)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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