ICA Technician (MCerts)

Dwr Cymru Cyf; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled professional to carry out maintenance of ICA plant and ensure compliance with scheduled tasks. Responsibilities include providing support for wastewater treatment operations and addressing breakdowns efficiently. Candidates should have a relevant HNC or equivalent, strong IT skills, and the ability to foster positive working relationships. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Variable pay schemes

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Progression opportunities with funded training

Gym and fitness discounts

Health CashBack scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Time Served apprenticeship in electronics, instrumentation or electrical fields.
• Demonstrable track record and experience in relevant roles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with wastewater teams for ICA support.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns on a variety of ICA plant.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Effective communication skills

Team player

Ability to develop positive working relationships

Education

HNC or equivalent in Industrial Measurement and Control

Job description

Carrying out planned maintenance of ICA plant and making decisions on both tasks and frequencies to balance regular checks and breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the area's wastewater and water teams to provide ICA support and expertise for the area's wastewater treatment works and associated assets.
• Ensure compliance with the area's planned maintenance schedule.
• Carry out planned maintenance of ICA plant, making decisions on tasks and frequencies to balance checks and breakdowns.
• Respond to breakdowns on a wide variety of ICA plant, assess problems, decide on action, acquire spares and carry out repairs as needed.
• Recommend design changes to ensure plant functions efficiently and maintains service levels.
• Review ICA solutions for small capital schemes to ensure correct operation.
• Implement and maintain IMS procedures at all times to ISO standard, calibrate equipment per procedure, keep BMS records for audits.
• Ensure operation of all communication links to wastewater outstations are maintained and operable.
• Implement and maintain the Planned Maintenance System.
• Be involved in design, installation and commissioning of Capital Schemes to enhance ICA, process optimisation, and environmental discharge monitoring and control.
• Liaise closely within the Alliance Partnership to ensure large capital schemes are implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Design, install, commission and maintain all instrumentation and communication links to wastewater assets.
• Undertake any other duties as required to meet business needs.

Key Relationships

• Internal – strong working relationship with the wastewater team, internal audit team, scientific team, asset strategy/capital delivery teams, and operational control centre.
• External – Environment Agency (in relation to abstraction and discharge), Health and Safety, Emergency Planning, Capital Partners.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• HNC or equivalent in Industrial Measurement and Control.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Time Served apprenticeship in a relevant role – electronics, instrumentation or electrical desirable; or fully qualified in at least one of the work streams with demonstrable track record and experience.
• Strong IT skills.
• Team player who values ownership and accountability.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships across the business.
• Effective communication skills.

Our Culture & Values

At Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water we keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water and take away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas. We deliver high quality, essential services that protect the health of our customers, colleagues and the environment. Equality, diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture. We welcome applications from minority groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, non‑binary individuals and people with disabilities.

Benefits

• Variable pay schemes.
• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – up to 11 % employer contributions.
• Free Mortgage Brokering Services.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Progression opportunities, including funded training, coaching and mentoring programmes.
• Gym and fitness discounts and high street shopping discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops.
• Car‑leasing scheme and free on‑site parking at all sites.
• Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service.
• Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate families.
• Many more can be found on our website.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post‑offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject to all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.