Apprentice Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist Apprentice working within Central Control you will spend time with a variety of Intelligence Analysts and Optimisation Specialists to monitor, analyse and present data to maintain the safety and optimisation of our sites and processes.

This will include building your competence in:

Identifying poor performing wastewater assets through analysis of predictive performance indicators, historical data analysis and monitoring data. Making performance data available to stakeholders (e.g. River Health, Wastewater Operations, and external contractors and consultants). Liaison with compliance and policy teams to help develop and standardise procedure to ensure compliance to procedure and consistency of service to maximise success rate/incidents avoided. Engaging internal stakeholders within the organisation to communicate progress, performance and recommendations for improvement. Scenario modelling/ forecasting, utilising new systems and technology to improve understanding of risks, building in site knowledge and root cause insights. Understanding our central systems and processes so that we can provide a centre of excellence with respect to alarm and SCADA management. To ensure we meet our compliance, pollution and optimisation targets. Working closely with Business Team Leaders and other business representatives to ensure that system configurations are optimised and data records are effectively maintained and where appropriate amended in a timely fashion.

Training:

Specialist Tech training provider QA delivers the Level 6 Data Scientist Programme through their virutal platform. This includes live lectures as well as some self-study. You can expect to be spending one day per week of your working time on your Degree. 

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice will move into an Alarm Optimisation role that has a dedicated progression plan linked to furtrher development opportunities and pay increases. 

Employer Description:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. 
 
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.  
 
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Our People team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   

Working Hours :
Our apprentices work a standard Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. The start and finish times of the apprenticeship are to be agreed with the line manager. Please note that upon completion there will be unsociable hours working on a rota.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working