About the role

  • OT Field Engineer focusing on the maintenance and commissioning of operational technology systems at Anglian Water. Collaborating with teams on diagnostics and technical support for water operations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance, repair, and commissioning of operational technology (OT) hardware, systems, and networks
  • Work collaboratively with operational teams across water and Water recycling
  • Provide technical support in the diagnosis of instrumentation, and control issues
  • Diagnostics, repair and replacement of OT field hardware to include Telemetry outstations and associated I/O modules, Power supplies, PLCs and HMIs, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Modems, Routers and Switches
  • Undertake minor modifications to process automation and control systems as required
  • Undertake preventive maintenance activities on OT field hardware, systems/networks
  • Perform firmware and software upgrades/patching of OT equipment
  • Support Water and Water Recycling operational teams during planned maintenance activities
  • Undertake site surveys, installation and commissioning of OT hardware, systems and networks
  • Perform minor PLC modifications and Telemetry IO wiring changes
  • Provide technical on-site support to OT framework partners
  • Undertake post installation quality assurance audits of new, or modified OT installations

Requirements

  • Ideally be educated to HNC/HND (or equivalent) level or have time served experience in maintenance, commissioning or field service of electrical, instrumentation or telecommunications systems with a City and Guilds /NVQ level 3 electrical qualification
  • Experience of, and or formal training in programming and fault finding of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or process control equipment would be an advantage
  • Ideally educated to at least ONC/HNC level in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Practical experience with the maintenance and repair of telemetry outstation hardware and software
  • Proven ability to methodically troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems across integrated hardware and software systems
  • Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of PLC and HMI hardware and software, with specific experience in vendor platforms such as Rockwell and/or Schneider Electric
  • Familiarity with site-level SCADA systems, ideally including Rockwell platforms
  • Understanding and knowledge of industrial control networks and protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Fieldbus, RS232/485)
  • Understanding of IP networking principles (Ethernet/LAN/WAN) and IP addressing fundamentals
  • Knowledge of communication technologies relevant to dispersed sites (e.g., radio, mobile, ADSL)
  • Familiarity with industrial (OT) cybersecurity principles and controls
  • Good working knowledge of DC/AC supplies, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution installations

Benefits

  • Personal private health care
  • 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service
  • Business use of company van plus access to tools and all uniform and PPE
  • Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (we put in 18% total)
  • Bonus scheme
  • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
  • A flexible working culture
  • Life Assurance at eight times your salary
  • Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
  • Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
  • An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family

Job title

OT Field Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£46,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Tech skills

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