Water ICA Technician: PLCs, SCADA & Field Automation

Pertemps Thames Water; Ware Barton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Annual leave 24–28 days

Job summary

Pertemps Thames Water is seeking an Instrument, Control & Automation Technician to support Rye Meads STW and 11 catchment sites. You will maintain instrumentation, control and automation assets to manufacturers' standards and ensure water quality, safety and efficiency.

The role requires fault diagnosis, calibration, and potential out-of-hours work. A driving licence, SCADA/PLC knowledge, and readiness to work with minimal supervision are expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least HNC/NVQ3 in instrumentation, control & automation.
• Desirable: 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification.
• Experience reading circuit diagrams and fault-finding with relay logic and PLCs.
• Experience with Wonderware or ClearSCADA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and repair water production assets including level instrumentation and flow meters.
• Work with SCADA systems, PLCs, and process control networks.
• Liaise with and supervise contractors and suppliers when necessary.
• Provide technical advice and training support for apprentices.

Skills

C&I systems

PLCs

Telemetry

Electrical schematics

Education

HNC level or NVQ3 (or equivalent)

18th Edition BS7671 qualification

Job description

Pertemps Thames Water is seeking an Instrument, Control & Automation Technician to support Rye Meads STW and 11 catchment sites. You will maintain instrumentation, control and automation assets to manufacturers' standards and ensure water quality, safety and efficiency.

The role requires fault diagnosis, calibration, and potential out-of-hours work. A driving licence, SCADA/PLC knowledge, and readiness to work with minimal supervision are expected.