Control & Instrumentation Engineer - IT/ OT

Drax; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to generating renewable energy and tackling climate challenges. As a Control & Instrumentation Engineer, you'll lead the management of Operational Technology networks, ensuring safety and integrity at the Drax Power Station. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance and security while working on innovative projects that shape a sustainable energy future. With competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusion, this role offers a fulfilling career path where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

15% Performance Bonus

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network design and implementation.
• Experience with managed switches and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Manage Operational Technology networks and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with NIS regulation requirements.

Skills

Network Design

Network Management

Active Directory

Cyber-security Awareness

Job description

Control & Instrumentation Engineer – IT/ OT
Drax Power Station, Selby
Permanent, full time

Career level 4

Closing date: Monday 19th March 2025

Who we are

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role

Working with and assisting Process Control Engineers, you’ll be responsible for the management of the Operational Technology (OT) networks and infrastructure at Drax Power Station. You’ll be a subject matter expert, accountable for technical excellence and leadership.

The role will involve managing multiple windows-based OT systems ensuring personnel safety, plant availability and integrity are always maintained. You’ll liaise with the cyber-security team to ensure the assets are cyber secure and complying with the latest NIS regulation requirements.

You’ll also ensure that all current and future projects correctly comply with the OT network requirements as well as being secure by design.

Who we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the below:

- Proven experience of network design, implementation and maintenance
- Demonstrable experience in network management, configuring managed switches and firewalls
- Proven experience in Active Directory, Domains and Trusts
- Experience of virtual servers and their management and maintenance
- Understanding of different demands associated with the use of IT technology in an OT environment
- Experience of working with cyber-security and awareness of the NIS regulation

Rewards and benefits

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle:

- Competitive salary
- 15% on-target discretionary group performance-based bonus
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Single cover private medical insurance
- Pension scheme

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approachhere.

How to apply

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