Ica Technician

**Who are we?**
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes_,_ keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
**What is the purpose of this role?**
The purpose of the **ICA (Instrument, Control and Automation)** Technician is to inspect and maintain key equipment at our circa 400 sewage pumping stations. As a key member of the team, you will diagnose faults, and repair and modify installationsas appropriate. You will use your knowledge to work on PLC’s, automated machinery, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and telemetry systems in a safe, efficient and timely manner with mínimal supervision.
**What makes this role unique?**
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large organisation during some key challenges as we take on more work through the private sewage pumping station takeover in October 2016. This position will play a key part in the installation of brand-new, top-of-the-rangeequipment as well as the maintenance of older equipment. Working across a large geographical area covering over 400 sites the role will allow you to manage your own time.
**What will this role involve?**
To carry out the instrument, control and automation maintenance on a variety of wastewater pumping station assets. Including planned maintenance and defect maintenance on PLC’s, HMI’s, instruments and drive units.
To install and modify plant and equipment, including liaison and supervision of contractors and suppliers where necessary.
To provide specialist technical advice where appropriate with up-to-date technical knowledge, and provide training support for technical trainees.
**What skills are we looking for?**
The successful applicant will have completed an electrical/electronic-approved apprenticeship.Ideally have completed a BTEC/NVQ in an electrical discipline (HNC would be preferable) and a good practical understanding of automated plants and their respectivecontrol systems.
You will have good time management and be able to work with minimum supervision under your own initiative, optimising process awareness and be knowledgeable of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
**Due to the nature of the role you will need a valid driving licence**
**What's in it for you?**:

- Full relevant tool kit will be provided
- Van provided during working hours and work-to-home travel
- Participation in a 24/7 out-of-hours standby rota will be required after a suitable period of training and assessment for which you will receive additional payment.
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Full Thames Water benefits including pension and discounts
- Sociable Monday - Friday working (38 hours PW)
- Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save youmoney and support your well-being.
Thames Water is a dynamic,?rewarding?and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner.If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career, flexible working?arrangements?a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packedfull of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.
Find out more about?working at Thames Water
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customerson the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.