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Field Telemetry Engineer

United Utilities

The Role

Overview

Maintain and troubleshoot telemetry & control systems across wastewater sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • telemetry maintenance
  • on-call
  • issue triage
  • network diagnostics
  • project support

Tasks

-Maintain and optimise telemetry equipment and RTUs -Participate in a callout rota and lone working when required associated with premium pay -Triage and repair off-site communication issues -Diagnose and resolve IP network faults (routers, switches, comms) -Support capital and operational projects to ensure assets are fit for purpose

Requirements

  • ip networking
  • engineering degree
  • fault-finding
  • information security
  • driving licence
  • scada

What You Bring

-Deep understanding of IP networking, routing, and wide area comms -HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience -Strong fault-finding skills across analogue/digital control systems -Familiarity with information security best practices and NIS directive -Full UK Driving Licence -Proven experience in field-based telemetry, SCADA, or control systems

Benefits

-Enhanced parental leave and mental health support -26 days annual leave (rising to 30) + 8 bank holidays -Company funded healthcare plan -Up to 14% employer pension contribution -7.5% performance bonus + recognition awards -ShareBuy scheme and financial wellbeing tools -EV car scheme, gym discounts, and flexible benefits

The Company

About United Utilities

-It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage. -The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works. -Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades. -Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

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