Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) Technician – Overview
We are recruiting an ICA Technician at Oxford Wastewater Treatment Works, part of the Thames Valley North Wastewater Operations Region. The role is based in Oxford with opportunities to support other sites across the region to keep assets running safely and reliably.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver planned and reactive ICA maintenance to ensure asset reliability and compliance.
* Respond to emergency alarms and unplanned events across the site.
* Support site control systems, including SCADA, PLCs and process control networks.
* Install, commission and fault‑find instrumentation and control equipment to industry standards.
* Investigate plant and equipment failures and complete timely repairs to minimise downtime.
* Provide ICA technical expertise and keep up to date with best practices.
* Work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team across operations, electrical and mechanical functions.
* Maintain a fully equipped van, tools and other resources to a high standard.
* Adhere to high health‑and‑safety standards and complete required training.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* HNC level or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in instrumentation, control and automation discipline.
* Preferably 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification and 3‑phase electrical knowledge or equivalent.
* Experience with Wonderware and ClearSCADA desirable.
* Knowledge and experience with relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Alan Bradley), including management and programming.
* Ability to read and fault‑find from circuit diagrams and experience with inverter drives.
* Experience in calibration and maintenance of front‑line instrumentation.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desired Skills & Attributes
* Self‑motivated, disciplined and a can‑do, positive attitude.
* Strong communicator – able to provide technical expertise to internal and external staff and contractors.
* Problem solver who can identify potential issues, implement solutions and, if required, escalates appropriately.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and under own initiative to design and deliver within standards.
* Resilient, adaptable to changing pressures and dynamic workload.
* Team player who respects others, provides constructive feedback and supports the development of colleagues.
* Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues relevant to the industry.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £54,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
* Base location – Oxford STW (OX4 4XU).
* Provision of a company van.
* 38 hours a week, Monday‑Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:36 p.m.
* Annual leave – 24 days per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, up to 12% employer contribution and 2x employee contribution.
* Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
* Wider benefits scheme and benefits hub with additional offers and well‑being support.
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