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We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.
Portsmouth Water are delighted to have an opening for a Production Controls/Electrical, Instrumentation Control and Automation (EICA)/Operational Technology (OT) Engineer for our highly regarded Production Department.
We are seeking a proactive and solutions-focused individual to take responsibility for designing and developing solutions and processes across our production and network assets.
You will be programming, modifying, installing and commissioning control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and Telemetry systems with a key focus on cyber security and resilience, mitigating risks to supply sufficiency, and driving continuous improvement in OT performance. You will collaborate closely with both Operations and Technical teams to enhance site reliability, improve quality compliance monitoring, and ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of our workforce via control and automation upgrades and improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Effective delivery of system optimisations and improvements to enable efficient operation of Production assets via implementation of OT/ICS projects.
* Provide EICA/OT support and expertise to the water treatment works and associated Network assets.
* Delivering training and mentoring to colleagues across the business.
* Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.
* Commissioning Production OT works where required.
* Change control of electronic documents, software packages, PLC/HMI/SCADA/GeoSCADA files.
* Proactive monitoring of OT cyber security equipment and systems.
* Collecting, processing, and analysing operational data.
* Complex fault finding and diagnosis on Industrial Control Systems.
* Assisting with reactive/operational work where required.
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Competencies
* Recognised vocational qualification in a relevant field
* HNC/HND Electronic Engineering/Control Systems Engineering
* Advanced understanding of industrial control systems
* Advanced understanding of process instrumentation
* Advanced understanding of Hardwired circuitry
* Proficient in PLC, SCADA and HMI design/modification
* Experienced in Telemetry configuration
* Good understanding of OT communications protocols
* Authoring and working to/from project/engineering documentation
Desirable
* BS7671 18th Edition
* Working knowledge of generic cyber security policies and equipment
* Experienced in Telemetry configuration
* Experience of project delivery full lifecycle
* Organisation of resources
* Experience of commissioning
* Experience of root cause analysis
* Experience of report writing
* IOSH Managing Safely
* Electrotechnical Certification Scheme
We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.
Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
Please note, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
What can Portsmouth Water offer you?
At Portsmouth Water, We Believe In Rewarding Our People. Here’s Just a Taste Of What’s Waiting For You When You Join The Team
Holidays Made Better Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.
A Pension That Works for You We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.
Performance Pays Off You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.
Family Comes First Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.
Peace of Mind, Always Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.
Comprehensive Wellbeing Support Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am-10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.
Additional Support When You Need It We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.
PW Perks Treat Yourself! Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:
* Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Health Cash Plan and so much more!
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