Electrical and Mechanical Field Automation Specialist
Electrical and Mechanical Field Automation Specialist
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Job Description
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
Hows this for job satisfaction: at Scottish Water we look after Scotlands most precious natural resource. From source to tap were guarding Scotlands reputation for refreshingly pure water and caring for our environment at the same time.
Sound good Were looking for an E&M Field Automation Specialist (FAS) to join our team in the west area.
What youll do
As a Field Automation Specialist at Scottish Water youll be one of the goto people keeping our telemetry systems running smoothly the vital tech that keeps everything connected efficient and on track.
Youll work closely with teams across the business to understand whats needed and set up systems that deliver. From installing outstations to finetuning settings youll be the one making sure everythings ticking along just right and jumping in to troubleshoot when its not.
Youll take care of software updates and hardware upgrades with minimal fuss keeping our everything current and our software library organised and up to date.
Out in the field youll be looking after our critical instrumentation calibrating maintaining and fixing the equipment that helps us monitor our processes and collect accurate data. Youll help drive performance too producing reports on things like data quality calibration and maintenance. Youll be spotting ways we can make our telemetry data even better and supporting your E&M colleagues with any field automation hiccups.
What youll need
Youve completed a full apprenticeship and have an HNC or NC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or maybe youve built up similar experience in other ways. Either way you know your stuff when it comes to systems process and sorting out those tricky telemetry issues. Youve also got handson experience with calibrating instrumentation.
Databases No problem. You know how to find what youre looking for and spot what matters. And of course youll know your way around Microsoft Office even the fiddly bits like table formatting.
Youre great at solving problems making decisions on the go and staying cool in a fastpaced customerfocused environment. Youre also a clear and confident communicator.
As youll be out and about across Ayrshire and Glasgow area a full UK driving licence is essential.
Beyond that were looking for a few nicetohaves. If youve got experience with water and waste water processes or have 17th/18th Edition electrical training under your belt youll be off to a great start.
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good worklife balance.
This is a full time (35 hours per week) role with some standby requirements but youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have familyfriendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.
For your future theres our pension (the knowwhatyoullgetwhenyouretire kind) as well as life assurance.
As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.
The notsosmall print
This role will be a Grade 7. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 41000. Performancedriven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 51970.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our preemployment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Dont worry well ask your permission before starting these checks.
If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be well be accepting applications until midnight on 4th June 2025.
A few final things worth knowing
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
