Instrumentation Field Service Engineer (Flexi Skill)

United Utilities; Northwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utilities company as an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer. You will be responsible for the maintenance and technical support of wastewater assets, ensuring compliance with regulations while working in a fast-paced environment. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice or equivalent required.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Instrumentation / Electrical maintenance.
• Provide technical support to the Wastewater Production team.
• Participate in an out of hour's standby rota.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational

Education

HNC in Instrumentation Maintenance

ONC equivalent in Electrical Maintenance

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

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About Us

Salary - 42411

Work Type - Onsite

Job Location - Northwich Wastewater Treatment Works, Winnington Avenue, Winnington, Cheshire, CW84EE

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

The role

You will be responsible for Instrumentation / Electrical maintenance and technical support to the Wastewater Production team to repair and maintain Waste Water assets.

You will be working in a fast paced modern maintenance environment, providing proactive, planned and reactive support in all aspects of your field of expertise, to ensure compliance with company, statutory and regulatory requirements at the same time minimising environmental impact.

Key Accountabilities

As the role can require lone working you will need to be comfortable working alone or as part of a team.

The role will also include working in confined spaces as well as the opportunity to provide input into capital and operational projects to ensure assets fully meet operational and maintenance requirements.

Participation in an out of hour's standby rota is also a requirement. Your duties will include the following:

• To implement an efficient Instrumentation / Electrical (I/E) maintenance and installation service.
• To analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of Instrumentation, Electrical and systems-based equipment.
• To perform planned and proactive maintenance activities.
• To ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies
• To maintain required financial control of a pre-defined budgets.
• To provide reliable, accurate and complete asset performance and repair information.
• To analyse and recommend solutions to recurring maintenance problems.
• Ensure that throughout your career that the required skills, competence and recency in all relevant subject matter are maintained
  
  

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications ideally to HNC or minimum ONC equivalent in a relevant technical area of Instrumentation Maintenance and Electrical Maintenance To be considered for this role you must have:

• A valid driving licence
• The ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated, with strong problem solving skills and possess the required technical competence
• Able and willing to diversify into specialised areas of maintenance, as required, such as but not limited to chlorine gas systems and high voltage installations
• Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills
• Industry Experience
• Experience of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems and associated networks to perform fault diagnostics, assist with disaster recovery and small system modifications
  
  

Field 8

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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