OT/Controls Engineer

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme (up to 15%)

Bonus up to 6% of salary

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Portsmouth Water seeks a proactive OT Engineer to design, develop and optimise OT solutions across Production assets, improving reliability, energy efficiency and safety. You will work with Process Science, Operations and Technical teams to strengthen resilience and water quality.

Responsibilities include leading OT system improvements, implementing OT/ICS projects, commissioning works, and ensuring robust change control and cybersecurity across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in OT or industrial IT environments.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and SCADA development.
• Ability to work from project/engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT improvements and optimisations for reliable production operation.
• Implement OT/ICS projects, upgrades and asset enhancements.
• Support testing, commissioning, and safe handover of OT works.
• Maintain change control for documents, software and PLC/HMI/SCADA files.
• Monitor OT cyber security to protect critical environments.
• Provide specialist EICA/OT support across water treatment works.
• Deliver training and technical guidance to colleagues.

Skills

OT/Industrial IT

PLC/HMI

SCADA development

Engineering documentation

ICS expertise

OT networking

UK Security Clearance (SC)

Education

HNC/HND Electronic Engineering/Control Systems Engineering

Job description

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

We are looking for a proactive and solutions-focused Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to join our highly regarded Production Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing, developing and optimising OT solutions across our Production assets, helping us deliver reliable, safe and efficient water services to our customers. Working closely with Process Science, Operations and Technical teams, you will use your expertise to improve site reliability, reduce energy consumption, strengthen operational resilience, and support our continued focus on water quality, health, safety and wellbeing.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of OT system improvements and optimisations that support efficient, reliable operation of Production assets, including:
• Implementation of OT/ICS projects.
• Upgrades, enhancements and optimisation of OT assets.
• Process control improvements that increase production output, resilience and reliability.
• Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing to ensure solutions are delivered to the right standard.
• Commission OT works where required, ensuring safe and effective handover into operation.
• Maintain robust change control for electronic documents, software packages and PLC/HMI/SCADA/GeoSCADA files.
• Proactively monitor OT cyber security equipment and systems, helping to protect critical operational environments.
• Carry out complex fault finding and diagnosis on Industrial Control Systems, resolving issues that directly support service reliability.
• Provide specialist EICA/OT support and technical expertise across water treatment works and associated Network assets.
• Share your knowledge by delivering training, mentoring and technical guidance to colleagues.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience working in OT or industrial IT
• Experience in PLC/HMI programming and SCADA development
• Experience working to and from project/engineering documentation
• HNC/HND Electronic Engineering/Control Systems Engineering
• Advanced understanding of Industrial Control Systems
• Advanced understanding of OT communications and networking
• Ability to successfully obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC)

The successful applicant will be required to have a full UK manual car driving licence (Class B), will have to undergo a driving assessment, consent to ongoing driving licence checks and additionally any other safety measures deemed necessary by Portsmouth Water Ltd in connection with driving.

If you are successful for the role, you will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks that will include a basic disclosure check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the national security vetting process for either a CTC or SC clearance check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion and receipt of satisfactory checks.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

Holidays Made Better

• Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

A Pension That Works for You

• We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15%

Performance Pays Off

• You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Car Allowance

• As part of our competitive benefits package, you'll receive a yearly car allowance, helping you stay on the move with ease

Family Comes First

• Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

Social Events

• All expenses covered summer and winter social events

Peace of Mind, Always

• Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

• Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

Additional Support When You Need It

• We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.

PW Perks Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits.

• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan and so much more!