Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA) Technician/Engineer

Overview

Maintain and program instrumentation, control & automation for water treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• plc diagnostics
• equipment calibration
• control networks
• automation maintenance
• root cause
• team coaching

Tasks

-Implement complex process improvements and diagnose control system faults on PLC types such as; Rockwell, Mitsubishi and a range of package plant PLC’s. -Calibration of equipment to external national standards such as HACCP and MCerts. -Setup and maintenance of site control networks (Ethernet, DH+, Profibus, Profinet, RS232, etc..), including managed switch configuration. -Conduct planned maintenance and/or calibrate instrumentation to Southern Water standards to ensure reliability and accuracy. -Undertake investigative work on instruments and process issues at wastewater or fresh water plants, identifying any faults and implementing remedial action. -Respond to faults/ alarms as guided by the Regional Control Centre. -Gather evidence to help with Root Cause Analysis and implement changes as required. -Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner to maintain internal change control standards. -Implement system modifications from Operational Team requests to help improve process control or compliance. -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 (Dissolved Oxygen, MLSS, 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! -To coach and train team members to develop their skills.

Requirements

• instrumentation
• scada
• nvq3
• onc/hnc
• uk licence
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Excellent problem solving and fault-finding skills. -Experience within Instrumentation OR Control OR Automation. -NVQ3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering OR a time-served apprenticeship. -Strong documentation skills for regulatory compliance reporting. -HMI & SCADA system backups and modifications. -Collaborative, with good communication skills. -An ONC or HNC in Instrumentation, Electronics, Control or equivalent. -All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water. -Full, current UK driving licence. -Experience within a process orientated industry such as water utility, petrochemical, electricity, manufacturing or similar.

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Benefits

-Company and performance-related bonus. -Occupational health service. -An employee assistance program. -Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution). -Study support may be available for job-related qualifications. -Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service). -Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options. -A network of sports and social clubs. -Digital GP service. -A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card. -25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. -Two paid volunteering days a year. -Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers. -Discounts with over 800 popular retailers. -Life assurance equal to 4x salary. -Cycle to work scheme. -Health Cash Plan.

About Southern Water

-Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts. -Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East. -Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

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