SCADA Process Control Technician — 24/7 Operations

South West Water Limited; Exeter; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

23 days annual leave

Holiday Buy & Sell

Pension with employer contribution

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Family Leave

Health Cash Plan

Flu Vaccination

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Parking – Exeter

Cycle to Work

Car Share

On-Site Canteen – Exeter

Give As You Earn

Volunteering Day

Retail Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

South West Water in Exeter is seeking a Process Control Technician to monitor and optimise our drinking water treatment and distribution network. You will work in the Central Process Control Team, making real-time decisions, responding to alarms and incidents, and collaborating with field teams to maintain service performance.

This 24/7 role follows a rotating shift pattern (6:30-15:00, 14:30-23:00, 22:30-07:00) with four days off.

Formación

• GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science subject.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse data and use IT systems confidently.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.
• Calm, resilient and proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and control water treatment works and strategic distribution networks to maintain customer water supplies.
• Proactively manage alarms and operational events using SCADA, iSCADA, MISER and other monitoring systems.
• Coordinate network and treatment operations to optimise water production, energy usage, chemical consumption and carbon efficiency.
• Provide technical support during operational incidents and major events.
• Produce operational reports and handover documentation for key stakeholders.
• Work closely with field teams to investigate and resolve process and network alarms.
• Support compliance with regulatory, operational and safety requirements.
• Assist with network optimisation and strategic water resource management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Process Control function and contribute to change projects across the business.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Data analysis

IT literacy

Calm under pressure

Flexible shifts

Prioritisation

Good judgement

Educación

GCSEs including Maths English and Science

HND or equivalent technical qualification

Herramientas

SCADA

iSCADA

MISER

Descripción del empleo

South West Water in Exeter is seeking a Process Control Technician to monitor and optimise our drinking water treatment and distribution network. You will work in the Central Process Control Team, making real-time decisions, responding to alarms and incidents, and collaborating with field teams to maintain service performance.

This 24/7 role follows a rotating shift pattern (6:30-15:00, 14:30-23:00, 22:30-07:00) with four days off.