OT Field Engineer
Milton Keynes - UK
Job Summary
Salary- Circa 47500 salary dependant on skills and experience Overtime Standby Company Vehicle(All PPE Tools and fuel card provided)
Location -Field Based coveringMilton Keynes Northampton Bedford Cambridge Peterborough and surrounding areas
Permanent- Full time role 37 Hours with flexibility for part-time
Operational Technology (OT) refers to the set of digital assets which are at the very heart of Anglian Waters industrial operations. Operational technology systems are deployed throughout our geographical region to enable remote monitoring and control of water collectiontreatmentand distribution processes.
We invest in our people - as a valued employee youll be entitled to:
Personal private health care
Generous double match pension contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14% giving a total contribution of 21%
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
25 days annual leave rising with length ofservice and the ability to buy more
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Excellent family friendly policies such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeingand lifestyle.
What will you be doing
As an OT Field Engineer your primary focuswill be the maintenance repair and commissioning of operational technology (OT) hardware systems and critical infrastructure is essential for the real-time monitoring and control ofoperationalplant and processes across our Water and Water Recyclingestate.
Key responsibilities:
Diagnosticsrepairand replacementof OT field hardwareto include Telemetry outstationsand associated I/OmodulesPower suppliesPLCs andHMIsIndustrial Control Systems (ICS)Modems Routers and Switches.
Undertake minor modifications to process automation and control systems asrequiredto support regulatory compliance and process continuity.
Undertake preventive maintenance activities on OT fieldhardware systems/networks.
Perform firmware and software upgrades/patching of OT equipment tomaintainsecurity controls and compliance.
Support Water and Water Recycling operational teams during planned maintenance activities to ensure OT assets are correctly shut down and brough back onlineto mitigateoperational impact.
Undertake site surveys installationand commissioning of OT hardwaresystemsand networks.
Perform minor PLC modifications and Telemetry IOwiringchanges to support the introduction of new instrumentation and plant.
Provide technical on-site support to OT framework partners for the service integration of newand ormodified OT field hardware softwaresystemsand networks.
Undertakepost installationquality assurance auditsof new or modified OT installations to ensure they adhere to defined standards.
What do you need
Ideally be educated to HNC/HND (or equivalent) level or have time served experience in maintenancecommissioningor field service of electrical instrumentation or telecommunications systems with a City and Guilds /NVQ level 3 electrical qualification.
Experienceof andor formal training in programming and fault findingofProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) or process control equipment would be an advantage alongside some of thefollowing;
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.
We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We also take Health and Safety very seriously in everything that we dothrough one of our key valuesSafer Every Day
Closing date:04/08/26
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About Company
We will always go the extra mile for our six million customers and their water.