About the role

  • OT Field Engineer focusing on maintenance and commissioning of operational technology systems. Supporting water collection, treatment, and distribution processes at Anglian Water.

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance, repair, and commissioning of operational technology (OT) hardware, systems, and networks.
  • 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 to support regulatory compliance and process continuity.
  • Undertake preventive maintenance activities on OT field hardware, systems/networks.
  • Perform firmware and software upgrades/patching of OT equipment to maintain security controls and compliance.
  • Support Water and Water Recycling operational teams during planned maintenance activities to ensure OT assets are correctly shut down and brought back online to mitigate operational impact.
  • Undertake site surveys, installation and commissioning of OT hardware, systems and networks.
  • Perform minor PLC modifications and Telemetry IO wiring changes to support the introduction of new instrumentation and plant.
  • Provide technical on-site support to OT framework partners for the service integration of new, and or modified OT field hardware, software, systems and networks.
  • Undertake post installation quality assurance audits of new, or modified OT installations to ensure they adhere to defined standards.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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% (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

Job title

OT Field Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£46,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Tech skills

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