OT Field Technician (Electrical) – Automation & SCADA

United Utilities; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Company-funded healthcare plan

Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus

EVolve electric vehicle scheme

ShareBuy share scheme

Gym and wellbeing discounts

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking an OT Field Technician (Electrical) at Lostock Water Treatment Works to maintain and support operational technology across water treatment operations. You will diagnose faults, support SCADA, PLC and telemetry systems, and work with operations teams to maintain reliable assets.

The ideal candidate has an electrical apprenticeship and experience with industrial control systems, with a strong focus on safety and information security.

Qualifications

• Completed Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship.
• Experience with industrial control and automation systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, PLCs and remote telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supporting plant monitoring, control and automation systems.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying solutions to recurring maintenance issues.
• Supporting SCADA, PLC, telemetry, communications and electronic security systems.
• Working closely with operational teams and work management teams to deliver high-quality service.
• Managing your own workload and priorities in line with business needs.
• Providing progress updates and collaborating with colleagues to ensure successful delivery of work.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Information Security requirements.
• Maintaining a strong customer-focused approach with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the efficient operation of critical operational technology infrastructure.

Skills

Industrial control

SCADA

PLCs

Automation technologies

Telemetry systems

Remote communications

Electronic security systems

Microsoft Windows

Linux

IT hardware

Education

Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming tools

Job description

United Utilities is seeking an OT Field Technician (Electrical) at Lostock Water Treatment Works to maintain and support operational technology across water treatment operations. You will diagnose faults, support SCADA, PLC and telemetry systems, and work with operations teams to maintain reliable assets.

The ideal candidate has an electrical apprenticeship and experience with industrial control systems, with a strong focus on safety and information security.