ICA Technician

About the role:
We are currently recruiting for an ICA Technician (Instrument, Control and Automation) To be based out of our Latton - Cirencester or  Swinford WTW OX29 4BZ, depending on your location, to join us at Thames Water.

As the successful candidate will be working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians.

You will also be responsible for installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and to diagnose and repair faults on systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow on work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.

What you’ll be doing as the ICA Technician

• Will be responsible for installing, modifying and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and to diagnose and repair faults on systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-up work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.
• You will be required to carry out instrumentation, control and automation maintenance on a variety of water production assets, including planned maintenance and preventative and reactive maintenance. There will be a need to liaise with and supervise contractors and suppliers where necessary.
• This vital role also involves the investigation into plant failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to avoid interruptions to the supply process. Additionally, you will conduct risk assessments and create appropriate method statements when required to safely carry out maintenance activities.
• You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge and provide training support for technical trainees and support project development and input into capital delivery projects.

Base Location: Latton - Cirencester - GL7 5QF or Swinford WTW OX29 4BZ
Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

All PPE, tools, van and fuel card are provided.

What you should bring to the role

• A good, practical understanding of operational plant and control systems is essential. As well as an understanding of Wonderware (desirable) and ClearSCADA, relay logic and PLC which will include management and programming.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and fault-find from circuit diagrams.
• Examples of some instrumentation you could be working on are flow meters, pressure levels, ultrasonics, and telemetry.
• Experience in the calibration and maintenance of front-line instrumentation. Ideally, you will be qualified to HNC level or otherwise will have a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical subject.
• Ability to prioritise and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes. (desirable)
• Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence is essential as the post will work across a number of sites in your assigned region.

We are looking for you to

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, you need to be very disciplined have the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
• Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Must be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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