Field-Based Operations Technician – Electrical, OT & Cyber

National Gas Transmission PLC; Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Performance bonus up to 6%

Car scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing & development

Job summary

National Gas is seeking an Operations Technician (Electrical, Instrumentation & Cyber) to maintain and improve assets across multiple sites. You will diagnose faults, support PLC/SCADA systems, and implement cyber security controls while ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires hands-on technical work across Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, and OT domains, with travel across the West Midlands and South West regions. Site-based, 5 days, with regular standby involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Operational Technology, Automation, or Cyber-related environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, or technical documentation.
• Experience working with industrial equipment, control systems, or operational assets.
• Strong focus on safety, reliability, and engineering standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage work across multiple locations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, industrial control, or network systems.
• Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) or industrial cyber security principles.
• Experience working within utilities, manufacturing, process industries, or critical infrastructure.
• Electrical, Instrumentation, Engineering, or related technical qualification.
• Experience participating in a standby rota.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, instrumentation, control, and OT assets across multiple sites.
• Diagnose faults and restore equipment performance to support reliable network operations.
• Support maintenance and improvement of PLC, SCADA, control, and industrial network systems.
• Carry out inspections, testing, and planned maintenance activities.
• Support implementation of operational technology and cyber security controls.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and specialist teams to deliver safe and effective solutions.
• Participate in a standby rota following training.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Instrumentation

Control Systems

Operational Technology

Cyber security

Fault finding

Deep diagnostics

Engineering drawings

Independent work

Education

Electrical, Instrumentation, Engineering or related qualification

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Industrial networks

Job description

National Gas is seeking an Operations Technician (Electrical, Instrumentation & Cyber) to maintain and improve assets across multiple sites. You will diagnose faults, support PLC/SCADA systems, and implement cyber security controls while ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires hands-on technical work across Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, and OT domains, with travel across the West Midlands and South West regions. Site-based, 5 days, with regular standby involvement.