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Operational Technology Technician
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Operational Technology Technician
Job summary
A regional water services provider in Cambridge is seeking an Operational Technology Technician. In this role, you'll maintain, troubleshoot, and support Instrumentation, Control, and Automation systems in water distribution. You'll also be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards and work closely with project engineers to integrate new systems. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing the candidate's technical knowledge and commitment to sustainability.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in ICA systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical and control principles.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Skilled in fault finding.
- Familiarity with SCADA/PLC systems.
- Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work.
- Full valid UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of ICA systems.
- Diagnose and repair faults in instrumentation and control equipment.
- Assist in commissioning and integrating new systems.
- Support project engineers with ICA-related planning.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
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Job Title: Operational Technology Technician
Salary: To: £40,000 depending on experience
Location: Cambridge
Travel: Within Cambridge Region; occasional travel to South Staffordshire
South Staffs Water is seeking a skilled Operational Technology Technician to join our ICS team in Cambridge. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting ICA (Instrumentation, Control, and Automation) systems across water distribution and treatment facilities. You’ll collaborate closely with the ICS Project Engineer to deliver reliable and efficient process control systems that support our commitment to water quality and operational excellence.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of ICA systems (e.g., flow meters, pressure sensors, level transmitters, PLCs, SCADA)
- Diagnose and repair faults in instrumentation and control equipment
- Assist in commissioning and integrating new systems and upgrades
- Support project engineers with ICA-related planning and execution
- Maintain accurate documentation (maintenance logs, calibration certificates, fault reports)
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams
- Provide flexible out-of-hours standby support on an ad hoc basis
- Operate in line with Operational Technology standards and company integrity policies
- Support ICA innovation and capital delivery processes
- Represent the OT team in cross-departmental meetings
- Deliver training to operational and departmental colleagues
- Travel occasionally to South Staffordshire region
- Proven experience in ICA systems within the water or utilities sector
- Strong understanding of electrical, instrumentation, and control principles
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic
- Skilled in fault finding and maintaining field instruments and control panels
- Familiarity with SCADA/PLC systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)
- Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, including Permit to Work and Risk Assessments
- HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline
- PC literate with strong communication skills
- Knowledge of risk assessments
- Full valid UK driving licence
- Qualification in a water industry-related discipline - Desirable
- Experience with water industry processes - Desirable
- Understanding of water quality regulations - Desirable
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of vital water infrastructure. If you're passionate about technology and sustainability, and thrive in a field-based environment, we’d love to hear from you.
- A competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum
- Company pension with employer contribution
- Store discount for personal shopping needs
- 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital and health
- 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Holiday buy-back scheme (up to a max of 5 days)
- Eyecare vouchers – via Specsavers
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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