Instrumentation, Control & Automation Operational Technology Supervisor-South East Midlands

Description

The Instrumentation, Control & Automation Operational Technology Supervisor leads a geographically dispersed team within the Integrated Operations function, overseeing planned and reactive ICA maintenance across the asset base, and reporting to the ICA Regional Lead.

Key duties include managing ICA maintenance and repair activities, leading and developing the team, handling budgets and material consumption, ensuring health‑and‑safety and QA compliance, and driving continuous improvement of procedures and performance metrics.

The role also involves vehicle management, customer complaint investigation, inventory control, incident response, KPI reporting, internal communications, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to support the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme and uphold information security standards.

• Lead, coach and assess a dispersed ICA operational technology team.
• Plan and execute both scheduled and emergency instrumentation, control and automation maintenance across the asset network.
• Control team budgeting, approve purchases and optimise material and vehicle usage.
• Maintain adherence to health‑and‑safety, competency, QA and information security policies.
• Create and refine standard operating procedures to boost efficiency and output quality.
• Oversee vehicle compliance, conduct inspections and log defects for Facilities & Fleet.
• Investigate escalated customer complaints and coordinate incident and emergency response actions.
• Track, analyse and report key performance indicators for ICA processes and share updates internally.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to advance the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme.
• Apply analytical problem‑solving, adaptability and proactive improvement approaches.
• Implement information security standards in line with the NIS Directive and organisational policies.

Requirements

Uisce Éireann seeks skilled, diverse talent to strengthen its workforce and ensure the continued advancement of Ireland’s water services for future generations.

Candidates require a relevant third‑level qualification (or accreditation) and at least three years of experience, preferably in water or utilities, strong people‑management and change‑leadership skills, analytical ability, and adaptability. The closing date for applications is 21 January 2026, and Uisce Éireann is an equal‑opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Hold a relevant third‑level qualification and minimum three years of water/utility experience.
• Demonstrate strong people‑management, change‑leadership and conflict‑resolution capabilities.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance