Alan Hobbs

Head of Wastewater Treatment

Wastewater Treatment and Process Manager with 17yrs experience in Asset Management including investment planning, wastewater compliance risk management, project development and business plan support. Previous operational experience in Water Treatment over 15yrs forms a foundation to my Asset Management capabilities and enhances my ability to work across disciplines. Skills that support this role include strategic leadership, resilience and engineering practicality.

Toby Cottage, Launceston Rd, Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon. EX20 4EQ
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Work Experience
Waste Water Treatment and Process Manager
South West Water
Apr 2022 — PresentCurrentExeter
  • Annual capital maintenance investment plan ownership and management for Sewage Treatment Works, overseeing an investment of £320m.
  • Cost change submission support with asset health surveys across key asset groups.
  • Internal stakeholder liaison including the Risk Management Framework, Operations compliance reviews, Group Legal support, Finance Team budgetary review, Concept Team project development and Asset Delivery performance review.
  • External stakeholder liaison including Environment Agency workshops, Environmental Information Requests and the wider water industry network.
  • Strategic Asset Management support to define DWMP, Business Plan development and WINEP delivery.
Biosolids Manager
South West Water
Dec 2016 — Apr 2022Exeter
  • Led and developed the strategic Biosolids recycling strategy in accordance with appropriate regulations, quality and service improvements to ensure the long-term sustainability of agricultural recycling of Biosolids.
  • Facilitated the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS) and the annual BAS external audit.
  • Managed funding submissions, selections and budget setting for Sludge Treatment Centre strategic and tactical programmes of work.
  • Developed a maintenance strategy for sludge treatment assets that improved treatment centre availability and reduced reactive costs.
  • South West Water representative for the Water UK Biosolids Network group.
  • Collated the Sludge SIP Capital Program and Periodic Business Plan for Sludge Treatment assets.
  • Provided data and oversight of audits to support OFWAT and Environment Agency returns.
Waste Water Process Planning Manager
South West Water
Jul 2009 — Dec 2016Exeter
  • Prepared Annual SIP for Waste Water Treatment Works Capital Maintenance.
  • Optimised plans to achieve Outcome Delivery Incentives and compliance targets.
  • Submitted commentary and analysis to support the AMP6 Periodic Review business plan.
  • Developed strategy to support serviceability of Sewage Treatment Works.
  • Managed Consultants to develop appropriate project objectives and models that support programmes of work to achieve company performance targets for least whole life cost.
PUROS project secondment (Water Treatment Subject Matter Expert)
South West Water
Apr 2008 — Jul 2009Exeter
  • Liaison and presentation of the PUROS process and vision with Operational staff.
  • Supported the design, configuration and implementation of new processes and systems.
  • Represented the interest of Water Treatment in redesigning business processes to deliver agreed programme benefits.
  • Participated in ‘Proof of Concept’ and pilot activities to gain the confidence of the business.
Water Treatment Works Team Manager
South West Water
Mar 2002 — Apr 2008East Devon Area
  • Maintained Water Treatment Works service and performance including co-ordination of appropriate tasks, maintenance and resources.
  • Managed a team of 16 Operators including routine task management, training, shift cover and budgetary performance.
  • Operationally managed the delivery of capital schemes including participation in design meetings, method statement preparation and co-ordination to facilitate delivery within timescales.
Water Treatment Works Operator
South West Water
Nov 1993 — Mar 2002Allers WTW, Tiverton
  • Operated and maintained Water Treatment Works (WTW) process plant and instrumentation.
  • Optimised the WTW to maintain process performance and efficiency.
  • Liaison with contractors, maintenance and scientific staff to ensure completion of the necessary tasks.
  • Health and Safety Representative duties over a 3yr period in the East Devon area.
Skills
Leadership in wastewater asset managementWastewater and water treatment process experienceRegulatory compliance expertiseAsset strategy developmentInvestment planningStakeholder influenceBusiness planning developmentResilienceEngineering practicality
Education
BEng (Hons), Mechanical Engineering
University of Wales, College of Cardiff
1990 — 1993
BTEC National Diploma, Engineering
North Devon College, Barnstaple
1988 — 1990
GCSE's
Great Torrington Secondary School
1983 — 1988
  • English, English Literature, Maths, Physics, Craft (Metal), History.
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