CBM Engineer (Sussex)

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CBM Engineer (Route-Based)

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £48,000 dependent on experience

Location: This role requires travelling to different Sussex sites or at an office. Driving Licence is essential. Company Van and tools are provided

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive CBM Engineer (Route-Based) to enhance the reliability and performance of Southern Water’s assets. You will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and optimizing condition-based maintenance strategies through route-based monitoring and fixed sensors. This role is key to ensuring our assets operate efficiently and sustainably.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute condition-based monitoring aligned with asset maintenance strategies, including thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasound emission, and oil analysis.

• Report findings from route-based condition monitoring through our asset management platform.

• Analyse and interpret data, compiling detailed corrective maintenance plans that summarize equipment condition, trends, and potential failures. (Approx. 10%)

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on complex equipment failures and implement corrective measures.

• Continuously improve monitoring processes and methodologies to enhance reliability.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in analysing, designing, operating, maintaining, or managing assets.

• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Logical, analytical mindset with strong planning abilities.

• Flexible approach and collaborative working style.

Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing, and oil analysis.

• Familiarity with reliability analysis techniques (RCM, FMECA) and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Understanding of predictive analytics, machine learning, and failure prediction models.

• Wastewater knowledge is desired.

Risk & Compliance

• Ability to identify risks and develop resolution plans.

• Knowledge of statutory requirements and compliance standards.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Industry-accredited training courses defined by ISO18436 (Vibration Analysis, Infrared Imaging, Ultrasonic Testing, Oil Analysis).

• Candidate requiring training will also be considered

Desirable:

• Minimum ONC or OND in engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Interviews to take place week commencing 1st December