Control Engineer (12 months secondment/fixed term)

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 a Control Engineer (12 months secondment/fixed term) to join our Intelligent Control Centre (ICC) providing continuous management and control of assets through the use of control systems and monitoring & response to telemetry alarms.

Youll ensure the management and maintenance of specific operational assets remotely including forward planning out of hours support and mobilisation of personnel as required correct response to all telemetry alarms that arrive into the ICC.

What youll do

Youll contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing current operations and identifying enhancements in your area of work. Youll analyse data trends using internal systems applying judgement to determine correct decision making.

You will follow standard operating procedures promptly addressing issues and escalating concerns to internal stakeholders as needed to ensure swift resolution.

Youll ensure strict adherence to health safety and environmental standards.

In infrastructure and network maintenance youll assist with incident logging and systems monitoring to maintain smooth operations.

Your role includes managing scheduled maintenance resources prioritising tasks based on urgency and ensuring compliance with policies procedures and regulatory codes. Youll support operational management by following established processes.

What youll need

Youll need a can-do attitude able to operate multiple systems at once follow standard operate procedures whilst prioritising health and safety of assets and people.

Youll be able to adapt to a dynamic environment where flexibility and responsiveness are key. Your ability to manage time effectively and maintain productivity during different shifts will be crucial for the success of our team. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace ensuring that you have the resources and guidance needed to excel in your role no matter the hour.

Related experience is not essential for the role essential training will be provided.

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 work-life balance.

Youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year. 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 family-friendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.

For your future theres our pension (the know-what-youll-get-when-you-retire 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 not-so-small print

This role will be a Grade 4. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 30440. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 35260. Shift allowance will also be included.

If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be - well be accepting applications until midnight on Wednesday 20th August.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party and must be completed before your start date. Dont worry - well only start these checks once youve accepted an offer.

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.

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