Job title: ICA Technician (Instrument, Control and Automation)
Ref: 38286
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Camberley - GU15 3YL
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 38 Hours Monday-Friday 7:30 -15:36. Plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
Salary: Paying up to £45,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience and skills.
Job grade: A
Closing date: 20/08/2024
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 service 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 into the team around them, as well as being disciplined and having the desire to learn from those around you and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times but very rewarding too.
What you’ll be doing as an ICA Technician:
* Carrying out planned maintenance (PPM) which includes some mandatory tickets and some reactive maintenance on defective equipment.
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians.
* Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards and diagnosing and repairing faults in systems and plants.
* Investigation into plant failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
* Providing specialist technical advice where appropriate with up-to-date technical knowledge.
What should you bring to the role?
* Experience with PLCs and SCADA systems and communication network systems, instrumentation including flow, level, pressure etc.
* Experience with variable speed drives (VSDs) and other starting methods for motors/pumps.
* Ideally, you will be qualified to HNC level or otherwise will have City and Guilds Part 2 or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an instrumentation, control and automation discipline.
* Preferable for you to have 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification and 3-phase electrical knowledge or qualifications.
* Physical fitness and the ability to work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team.
* The ability to deliver exceptional service through an enthusiastic and positive approach.
* Teamwork – We are one team, and our end goals are the same.
* Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
What’s in it for you?
* Offering a competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
* Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 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?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities, and planet can thrive.
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.
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.
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