ICA Technician

About the role:We are currently recruiting for an ICA Technician (Instrument, Control and Automation) to be based out of our Camberley STW.Working in the Camberley and surrounding areas, you will be operating and maintaining approximately 250 waste pumping stations. Maintaining these assets ensures we help deliver life’s essential services to our customers, communities and the environment, so keeping pumps available and running is our primary goal.The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves in the team around them, be disciplined and have the desire to learn from those around them and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding, too.On a day-to-day basis, you will receive your planned workload and will also be responding to emergency alarms. You will be working as part of a team but may also be alone, which highlights the importance of our high H&S standards. You will have your van and tools supplied, which you will keep maintained to a high standard.What you’ll be doing as an ICA (instrumentation, control & automation) Technician The role would include installations, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs of water production assets, including level instrumentation, flow meters, and Tand VM’s turbidity monitors.Working with technology, including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, associated PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and Process control networks.Liaise with and supervise contractors and suppliers where necessary.This vital role also involves the investigation into asset failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid interruptions to the water supply process.You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge, and providing training support for technical apprentices.Base Location: Camberley - GU15 3YLWorking Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 3:36 pm plus standby & overtime opportunity increasing earnings by a potential £8,000 - £10,000.All PPE, tools, van and fuel card are provided.What you should bring to the roleTo thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:Ideally, you will be qualified to HNC level or otherwise NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an instrumentation, control and automation discipline.Preferably, for you to have an 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification.A good, practical understanding of operational plant and control systems is essential.An understanding of Wonderware and ClearSCADA is desirable.Knowledge and experience working with relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Alan Bradley), which will include management and programming.The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and fault-find from circuit diagrams, as well as have previous experience with inverter drives.We are looking for someone with experience in calibration and maintenance of front-line instrumentation.A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalate if required.An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors.Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative to design and standards.Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.Team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback and supporting the development of others.Full UK driving licence.What’s in it for you?Competitive salary up to £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Generous Pension Scheme through AON.Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half payAccess to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.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 well-being.Find out more about our benefits and perksWho are we?We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.Learn more about our purpose and valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on 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 and meet colleagues.Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.