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Data Capture Technician

Employer
Cadent
Location
Suffolk, Bury St. Edmunds
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
11 Nov 2020

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Sector
Engineering
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time
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Job Details

Data Capture Technician £23,453 - £25,000 [Mon - Fri]

Our Client, the UK's largest gas network are seeking an experienced Data Capture Technician to support their Bury St Edmunds team.

Job Purpose

Ensure visual surveys are carried out on existing and new gas mains being replaced by the operational teams throughout project areas and, working closely with Operational Staff, DR23 Standard Aslaid/Decom Drawings. Responsible for ensuring records for completed projects are accurately completed to the required standard and returned to the Data Capture team within appropriate prescribed timescale.

Responsibilities


  • Ensure all information within project packs for each work order is complete and accurate
  • Undertake regular site visits to ensure project packs are a true reflection of the actual site works
  • On completion of the work by the operational teams, produce a survey drawing outlining work completed and send the following documentation to the Data Capture team:

    • Create Project Construction Drawings and supporting documents (AsLaid/Abandon Drawings/Spans) for the mains/assets laid and mains/assets abandoned and ensure they are correct.
    • When required obtain a copy of the Records of Asset Errors (DR4/RbP and supporting information), valve cards and/or governor cards and ensure they are included in the project pack
    • Ensure compliance with DR23.
    • Completion Pack Checklist must be completed and signatures obtained from Supervisors to approve handover of the project pack
    • Ensure Mains Test Certificates are included in the project pack
    • Ensure Routine Operations (RO's) / Non-Routine Operation (NRO's) are included in the project pack for all mains laid and mains abandoned

  • Ensure all project packs have all of the required documentation (as above) and are accurate and correct to the related project street before submitting to the Data Capture team


  • Complete Project Packs shall be with the Data Team no later than D7 from the Notice Close Date. Rectify and rejections in a timely manner.


  • Send completed project packs to the Data Capture team on a daily basis (as soon as they are complete)
  • Ensure the abandonment dates for each section of pipe on all project streets are correctly recorded and in accordance to Network Policy/Procedures
  • Identify and escalate any discrepancies to the Team Leader and the Data Capture team
  • Attend weekly teleconferences and regular Team Briefs as required. Where necessary attend internal/external training.
  • Carry out any other duties appropriate for this post
  • Comply with all HS&E procedures, use the appropriate work equipment and personal protective equipment and participate proactively in achieving HS&E objectives.

    • Technical Specification

    • Gas Industry Experience - Good understanding of Gas Mains Replacement Programme
    • Principle understanding of the GDFO business systems.
    • Knowledge of working within an integrated team
    • Experience of motivating a diverse team, setting clear objectives and providing effective feedback
    • Demonstrable experience in leading a technical teams to achieve quality and accuracy to a tight deadline.
    • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
    • Good Standard of Education

    Behavioural Competencies:

    • Good communication skills are required and the ability to interface with Operational Teams and fellow colleagues
    • Excellent time management in order to meet tight deadline
    • Ability to work efficiently alone and as part of a team
    • Meticulous approach to ensuring accuracy of data

    Must be able to drive and have own transport

    Company

    Cadent Header

    We are Cadent

    Proud to be the nation’s largest owner and operator of gas distribution networks, our 6,000 colleagues, working across four gas networks, keep the energy flowing to around 11 million homes and businesses. That’s half of the UK, we keep safe and warm. 24/7. 365 days a year. And have done for the past 200 years.
     
    And now, we’re looking forward to an exciting future. A future in which we'll exceed targets and produce award-winning innovations across robotics, safety, and bio-gas. One that we’ll play a big part in shaping as we continue to provide emergency response and repair services, conduct asset replacement work and move to the frontier of our industry. A future where we'll keep the nation cooking on gas.
     
    Join us and experience a rewarding career with real purpose and realistic progression that will make you feel genuinely proud about what you do.

    How we work

    The national gas distribution network isn't just a commercial resource, it’s a national asset that we safeguard for future generations. And, as we own four of the eight regional gas distribution networks in the UK, our duty is to look after and maintain them, keeping the energy constantly flowing through 130,000km of pipeline to around 11 million customers every single day.

    These are big numbers. And this is a huge responsibility. Added to which, we also manage the national gas emergency number. So, every single person at Cadent should feel really proud of the fact that they’re helping to smoothly and safely power everyday life in Britain.

    They should feel proud to play their part in sourcing secure, affordable and sustainable gas for the future too, as we look ahead to RIIO-2. We’re improving our service to our customers by delivering the right solutions at the right cost, and working to achieve frontier performance by developing a high-performing culture across the business. Yes, targets will be stretching. But, we’re confident that a good plan well-executed will get us to where we need to be.

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