Operational Technology Maintenance Specialist

1 month ago


Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom South West Water Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology Maintenance Engineer to join our team at South West Water. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of critical remote plant and process control systems, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of operational services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out planned and proactive maintenance activities on operational instrumentation and controls systems to improve process compliance, reliability, and performance.
  • Provide timely response to operational issues, performing onsite analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex problems.
  • Participate in a 24 x 7 x 7 365 standby roster to provide out of hours reactive maintenance services.
  • Work collaboratively with a range of operational teams to prioritize work and coordinate the delivery of maintenance activities.
  • Use industrial control, instrumentation, and technical knowledge to provide recommendations for process optimization, improvements, and efficiencies.
  • Assist the OT Maintenance Manager with root causes of plant failure and/or sub-optimal performance and take ownership of resolution.
  • Engage with OT Regional Maintenance and OT Maintenance Managers, instrumentation, and OT standards engineers to provide levels of technical detail that help to drive Industrial Control System (ICS) technical standards necessary to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, UK NIS directive, and exploit technology and standardize implementations.
  • Undertake firmware/software releases, patching, and rollouts according to change, security, and release management best practice.
  • Continually promote a health and safety culture to ensure all employees go HomeSafe. Ensure personal compliance with health and safety legislation, company policy, and procedures.
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Mathematics, English, and a Science subject (or equivalent).
  • Relevant industrial control apprenticeship, qualifications, or training.
  • Experience of process control and ELV/LV electrical systems.
  • Working with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) including management and programming, with an understanding of communication protocols particularly on Schneider platforms.
  • Knowledge in calibration and maintenance of frontline instrumentation.
  • Excellent IT skills and a technical bias.
  • Full UK driver's license and an ability to travel around the work area using company vehicle.
  • Ability to complete UK Government Security Clearance (SC) process successfully.
What We Offer

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success, so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits, including:

  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
  • A discretionary Bonus.
  • Competitive Contributory Pension.
  • Share-save Scheme.
  • Various health benefits.
  • Wellbeing support programmes.
  • A range of Group Discounts.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Financial support services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.



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