Anyone working for Welsh Water?

[normanton]

Just wondering what sort of plant you work on if possible please guys. Give me some sort of idea of what to expect if I apply for a job there. Thanks

 

[telectrix]

usually involves pumping sh!t. thought that was a plumbers job. oops. it needs an electrician to make it run uphill.

 

[ian.settle1]

usually involves pumping sh!t. thought that was a plumbers job. oops. it needs an electrician to make it run uphill.

And fix the plumbers cockups

 

[normanton]

And fix the plumbers cockups

Haha thanks

 

[snowhead]

Water Companies move liquids, so that's pumps, (probably not the mechanical side) motors, control panels and electrical distribution.

 

[Knobhead]

If you don’t know what the job entails why apply for it?

 

[normanton]

If you don’t know what the job entails why apply for it?

I like the risk factor

 

[Guest77]

I like the risk factor

Why not apply to be a roofer then?

 

[Knobhead]

It would be safer for the unsuspecting public.

Unless he falls on someone.

 

[normanton]

Look at Tony the keyboard warrior haha come on Toni you can do better than that!

 

[ferg]

If you don’t know what the job entails why apply for it?

I think what Tony was getting at was if you don't know what the job entails you may not have the relevant experience for it.

Equally I wouldn't be applying for any job in this climate without making sure I knew exactly what they are looking for, hence your post.

I'm surprised any genuine advertisement for a post doesn't have a detailed job description.

Otherwise HR would be knee deep in irrelevant applications.

 

[Engineer54]

You are going to need a thorough understanding of controls, know your way around motors (from the small to the insanely large) the larger variety being in the 3.3KV range. And almost everything else in between. Not a job the average domestic based electrician could realistically take on, ...i jest not!!

 

[Knobhead]

Normanton, AKA Walter Mitty.

In virtually every post you’ve made on the forum you come across as inept.

A water company is dealing with vast quantities of both potable and foul water which is power hungry.
As E54 has said you have to have a sound understanding of motor control, flow and level control to name just a few basic requirements.

Do you have the skill and the knowledge? I seriously doubt it.

 

[Besoeker]

You are going to need a thorough understanding of controls, know your way around motors (from the small to the insanely large) the larger variety being in the 3.3KV range. And almost everything else in between. Not a job the average domestic based electrician could realistically take on, ...i jest not!!

And variable speed drives.

 

[Engineer54]

And variable speed drives.

That would come under motor control... I could have laid out a long list of requirements, but i try to keep my replies shortish now otherwise the validity page pop's up and i lose everything.

It's about time that thing is hit on the head now, especially once you're on the site....

 

[mechelec]

Don't forget SCADA, telemetry, actuators (rotork, Auma) etc

 

[normanton]

Normanton, AKA Walter Mitty.

In virtually every post you’ve made on the forum you come across as inept.

A water company is dealing with vast quantities of both potable and foul water which is power hungry.
As E54 has said you have to have a sound understanding of motor control, flow and level control to name just a few basic requirements.

Do you have the skill and the knowledge? I seriously doubt it.

Haha good boy Toni. I'm sure one of the ideas of this site is for young electricians who are trying to learn and gain knowledge of different systems. I don't post about things I know about as it would be pointless. I post about things I DONT know about to try and learn about them. But all you seem to do is get a kick out of patronising people and putting people down. I personally find it hilarious tho hahaha

 

[normanton]

Don't forget SCADA, telemetry, actuators (rotork, Auma) etc

That's what I was getting at. Thank for your help

 

[GMES]

You may also need to know about WATER

 

[jimmymac]

You may also need to know about WATER

And how to dilute it!

 

[GMES]

You may also need to know about WATER

And how to dilute it!

And the Nature of it!!

 

[jimmymac]

And the Nature of it!!

And what it tastes like in Majorca

 

[normanton]

And what it tastes like in Majorca

I find it has a purer taste in the UK. Maybe because of all the impurities. Will be sure to research

 

[Silly Sausage]

You may also need to know about WATER

Why?
How many 'Electricians' know about ELECTRICITY?!?! :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5:

 

[telectrix]

I find it has a purer taste in the UK. Maybe because of all the impurities. Will be sure to research

if the rest of the UK water tastes foul, and stinks of chlorine, like ours does, then you can shove it. i'll stick to beer.

 

[Besoeker]

That would come under motor control...

But probably worth a mention since they are so prevalent.
And perhaps a bit more specalised than some electricians would have encountered.

 

[shanky887614]

if the rest of the UK water tastes foul, and stinks of chlorine, like ours does, then you can shove it. i'll stick to beer.

tastes better in Scotland

 

[Engineer54]

Haha good boy Toni. I'm sure one of the ideas of this site is for young electricians who are trying to learn and gain knowledge of different systems. I don't post about things I know about as it would be pointless. I post about things I DONT know about to try and learn about them. But all you seem to do is get a kick out of patronising people and putting people down. I personally find it hilarious tho hahaha

So i take it that you now know or are at least now aware, NOT to apply for an electrical position within the water industry if your experience is based solely around domestic installations!!

It would be even more hilarious to be a fly on the wall during the very short interview.... lol!!

 

[GMES]

Morning ENG how are you mate.

 

[Engineer54]

Morning ENG how are you mate.

It's late afternoon here!! lol!! Sticky springs to mind..... The weather is being a real bitch at the moment with 30+C temperatures and constant thunderstorms that are forecast for most of the coming week. At least it's a day off today with time to relax... lol!!

 

[GMES]

It's late afternoon here!! lol!! Sticky springs to mind..... The weather is being a real bitch at the moment with 30+C temperatures and constant thunderstorms that are forecast for most of the coming week. At least it's a day off today with time to relax... lol!!

Good afternoon Eng how are you mate :coolgleamA:

 

[Knobhead]

So i take it that you now know or are at least now aware, NOT to apply for an electrical position within the water industry if your experience is based solely around domestic installations!!

It would be even more hilarious to be a fly on the wall during the very short interview.... lol!!

I didn’t get to see CV’s until they had gone through the HR department, pity they hadn’t a clue what they were looking at.

Fairly early in an interview I’d ask about industrial experience. Often closely followed by please close the door on your way out. No point wasting theirs and our time.

I will say, the guys with relevant experience were getting thin on the ground. We needed people that could make reasoned decisions when things are going haywire.