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David Seales

Kilwinning,North Ayrshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in water and wastewater processes, underpinned by a strong understanding of industry regulations and technical report writing. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage financial budgets, engage stakeholders effectively, and deliver results in compliance-driven environments. Proficient in the use of Scottish Water's IT systems and experienced in collaborating with regulators to ensure operational excellence. Adept at planning, decision-making, and fostering reliability within teams while driving organisational success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Water Operations Team Manager

Scottish Water
05.2023 - Current

South Treatment team manager in Water Ops, managing the treatment teams to drive performance and initiatives ,working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance across the area in WQ , H&S, Finance.

  • Inspired outstanding operational performance, leading by example by managing priorities and demonstrating expertise.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Managed, motivated and developed team of 4 team leaders to consistently deliver exceptional performance
  • Fostered positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution tactics.
  • Cultivated strong rapport with team members, fostering cohesive and collaborative workplace environment.

Duty Manager

Scottish Water
Glasgow
03.2022 - 05.2023

Duty manager in Scottish Water Intelligent control centre.

Responsible for leading shift team of 5 people.

Monitoring all Scottish water corporate telemetry and health and safety systems to ensure that business services are carried out 24/7.

First point of escalation for all operational teams

  • Achieved smooth daily operations by overseeing staff and delegating tasks efficiently.
  • Sustained operational excellence with adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt problem resolution.

Water Operations Team Manager

Scottish Water
Glasgow, West of Scotland
06.2020 - 03.2022

Manager in West Ops, managing the treatment & network teams to drive performance and initiatives ,working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance across the area in WQ , H&S, Finance.

  • Inspired outstanding operational performance, leading by example by managing priorities and demonstrating expertise.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Managed, motivated and developed a team of 5 team leaders to consistently deliver exceptional performance.

Water Operations Team Leader

Scottish Water
Ayr, Ayrshire
06.2019 - 06.2020

Water Ops Treatment Team Leader for Ayrshire . Responsible for 7 Water Treatment works , associated Reservoirs and16 operational staff as well as associated budgets.

Waste Water team Leader

Scottish Water
Glasgow
10.2013 - 07.2019

Waste Water Ops Treatment Team Leader for Glasgow . Responsible for 7 Waste Water Treatment works and 18 operational staff as well as associated budgets.

Senior Waste Water Operator

Scottish Water
Irvine, North Ayrshire
08.2007 - 10.2013

Skills

Professional

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Reliability

Technical

  • Understanding of water industry regulations
  • Water and waste water process experience
  • Technical report writing
  • Planning (analysis, decision making)
  • Financial budget management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Proficient in use of Scottish waters IT systems
  • Working with regulators
  • Leadership excellence

Timeline

Water Operations Team Manager

Scottish Water
05.2023 - Current

Duty Manager

Scottish Water
03.2022 - 05.2023

Water Operations Team Manager

Scottish Water
06.2020 - 03.2022

Water Operations Team Leader

Scottish Water
06.2019 - 06.2020

Waste Water team Leader

Scottish Water
10.2013 - 07.2019

Senior Waste Water Operator

Scottish Water
08.2007 - 10.2013
David Seales