Operational Technology Technician

Description

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Diagnose and repair faults in instrumentation and control equipment
• Operate in line with Operational Technology standards and company integrity policies
• Deliver training to operational and departmental colleagues
• Provide flexible out-of-hours standby support on an ad hoc basis
• Maintain accurate documentation (maintenance logs, calibration certificates, fault reports)
• Support project engineers with ICA-related planning and execution
• Travel occasionally to South Staffordshire region
• Support ICA innovation and capital delivery processes
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of ICA systems (e.g., flow meters, pressure sensors, level transmitters, PLCs, SCADA)
• Assist in commissioning and integrating new systems and upgrades
• Represent the OT team in cross-departmental meetings

Requirements

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic
• Skilled in fault finding and maintaining field instruments and control panels
• Strong understanding of electrical, instrumentation, and control principles
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, including Permit to Work and Risk Assessments
• Understanding of water quality regulations - Desirable
• PC literate with strong communication skills
• Knowledge of risk assessments
• Qualification in a water industry-related discipline - Desirable
• Experience with water industry processes - Desirable
• HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline
• Familiarity with SCADA/PLC systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Full valid UK driving licence
• Proven experience in ICA systems within the water or utilities sector

Benefits

• Store discount for personal shopping needs
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital and health
• Eyecare vouchers – via Specsavers
• Holiday buy-back scheme (up to a max of 5 days)
• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Company pension with employer contribution
• A competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance