Instrumentation, Control and Automation Technician

Description

• Setup and maintenance of site control networks (Ethernet, DH+, Profibus, Profinet, RS232, etc..), including managed switch configuration.
• Undertake investigative work on instruments and process issues at fresh water plants, identifying any faults and implementing remedial action.
• Calibration of fresh water equipment to external national standards such as HACCP and MCerts.
• Gather evidence to help with Root Cause Analysis and implement changes as required.
• Respond to faults/ alarms as guided by the Regional Control Centre.
• To coach and train team members to develop their skills.
• PLC Software Control via backups and routine verification. Maintaining a change control system when software is requested.
• Planned, Reactive & Proactive maintenance including Fault Finding, Calibration, Testing, Investigation and Programming on such equipment sets as; Telemetry Systems, Instrumentation (Flowmeters, Level transmitters, Pressure transducers, Temperature probes, etc…). Analysers (Turbidity, etc…). MCC & LVA (Low Voltage Assemblies) with PLC Control. Control (Networks, MCC/LVA components, PID controllers). Dosing Equipment. Automation (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems). + More!
• Implement system modifications from Operational Team requests to help improve process control or compliance.
• Implement complex process improvements and diagnose control system faults on PLC types such as; Rockwell, Mitsubishi and a range of package plant PLC’s.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner to maintain internal change control standards.
• Conduct planned maintenance and/or calibrate instrumentation to Southern Water standards to ensure reliability and accuracy.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering OR time-served apprenticeship.
• Experience in process-oriented industries (water, petrochemical, manufacturing).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with PLC programming and SCADA systems.
• HMI & SCADA system backups and modifications.
• ONC or HNC in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control.

Benefits

• A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
• Health Care cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance