Data Analyst

The opportunity

The Data Analyst will report to the Data Manager and will be responsible for the collation and analysis of field survey data collected from. This will include qualitative information from flow and water quality monitoring instrumentation recorded by EMS Field Staff.  They will also liaise as necessary with EMS’ Technical Team in the collation, analysis, and final preparation of data for presentation to the client.

On behalf of the Data Manager, the Data Analyst will communicate with EMS Field Staff regarding the retrieval and relaying of data, on points of clarification, and to advise on instrument malfunction evident from data analysis.

It is expected that the Data Analyst will have strong IT and data management skills, analytical skills, and an appreciation for the context of the data they are handling and analysing. EMS will provide training and familiarisation with survey work and handling and analysis processes. These processes are governed by procedures documented in manuals and encapsulated in specialist software and spreadsheet tools.

The successful candidate will be eager, diligent, able to demonstrate the necessary skills and be determined to take work to a timely conclusion. The Data Analyst must be able to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.

This is a part time role based in Sheffield.

Essential and Desirable Skills/Experience

The position requires a wide range of skills including, but not limited to the following:

• • IT skills, particularly in analytical software including MS Excel
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Organisational skills, in order to collate and organise data at different stages of processing
  • Demonstrate ownership of issues to achieve timely resolutions
  • Flexible attitude and a determination to work independently or on a team
  • An understanding or previous experience of Hydrology/Water Resources would be desirable

Who we are

EMS is a systems integrator and specialist solutions provider of instrumentation and services for monitoring and managing discharges to the natural environment. Part of the Cura Terrae group of environmental companies, we help businesses meet and maintain environmental compliance, working in the areas of water and wastewater monitoring, air and emissions monitoring, data acquisition, environmental management, and training. The specialist support we offer is based on understanding clients’ requirements and providing a flexible approach.

EMS’s main workflow is with the UK Water Companies helping them understand their drainage network system, their water quality by monitoring and reporting on their assets.

We are proud of our industry-leading knowledge in all aspects of a company’s interaction with the environment. Our expertise ranges from supply, installation and maintenance of air and water emissions monitoring equipment, to achieving environmental permitting and waste regulation, embedding and elevating environmental management systems

What we can offer

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company wide events
• Company pension scheme
• Career development and progression (Professional Membership(s) paid)