ICA Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA), technician, to join our Mogden Catchment Pumping Team.

As a Successful candidate, your role will be to manage and maintain the pumping stations within the Mogden Catchment area, maintaining control instrumentation (i.e. ultrasonic level controller, flowmeters etc), telemetry systems, and telemetry outstations (RTUs).  You will also be responsible for carrying out Planned Maintenance (PPM) and Mandatory works (Mandats) along with reacting to defective equipment.

You will be working alongside a range of operational teams such as mechanical and electrical technicians, but you will be required to work alone. Along with being on an on-call roster to cover reactive works out of hours.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water's environmental impact and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

What you’ll be doing as the ICA Technician

• Carrying out planned maintenance (PPM) which includes some mandatory tickets and some reactive maintenance on defective equipment.
• Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and diagnosing and repairing faults on systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-up work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.
• Investigation into plant failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate with up-to-date technical knowledge.

What we are looking for

• Be qualified in level 3 NVQ or City and Guilds in the relevant area as the minimum.
• Ideally, you will be qualified for the HNC level.
• Preferable for you to have an 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification.
• Experience with SCADA systems and communication network systems, instrumentation including flow, level, pressure, etc.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs and HMIs (Rockwell Allen Bradley) is sufficient, though advanced knowledge is advantageous.
• Experience with variable speed drives (VSDs) and other starting methods for motors/pumps
• Ability to troubleshoot communication issues and modems is required.
• Experience working in ‘Ex areas’ and installations.
• Be physically capable of carrying out the role, and the ability to work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training.
• Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to understand the problem fully, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
• Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• 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 wellbeing.

Who 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 values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames 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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.