OT Field Engineer

Role Overview

• Maintenance, repair, and commissioning of operational technology (OT) hardware, systems, and networks
• Work collaboratively with operational teams across water and Water recycling
• Provide technical support in the diagnosis of instrumentation, and control issues
• Diagnostics, repair and replacement of OT field hardware to include Telemetry outstations and associated I/O modules, Power supplies, PLCs and HMIs, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Modems, Routers and Switches
• Undertake minor modifications to process automation and control systems as required
• Undertake preventive maintenance activities on OT field hardware, systems/networks
• Perform firmware and software upgrades/patching of OT equipment
• Support Water and Water Recycling operational teams during planned maintenance activities
• Undertake site surveys, installation and commissioning of OT hardware, systems and networks
• Perform minor PLC modifications and Telemetry IO wiring changes
• Provide technical on-site support to OT framework partners
• Undertake post installation quality assurance audits of new, or modified OT installations

Requirements

• Ideally be educated to HNC/HND (or equivalent) level or have time served experience in maintenance, commissioning or field service of electrical, instrumentation or telecommunications systems with a City and Guilds /NVQ level 3 electrical qualification
• Experience of, and or formal training in programming and fault finding of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or process control equipment would be an advantage
• Ideally educated to at least ONC/HNC level in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Practical experience with the maintenance and repair of telemetry outstation hardware and software
• Proven ability to methodically troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems across integrated hardware and software systems
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of PLC and HMI hardware and software, with specific experience in vendor platforms such as Rockwell and/or Schneider Electric
• Familiarity with site-level SCADA systems, ideally including Rockwell platforms
• Understanding and knowledge of industrial control networks and protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Fieldbus, RS232/485)
• Understanding of IP networking principles (Ethernet/LAN/WAN) and IP addressing fundamentals
• Knowledge of communication technologies relevant to dispersed sites (e.g., radio, mobile, ADSL)
• Familiarity with industrial (OT) cybersecurity principles and controls
• Good working knowledge of DC/AC supplies, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution installations

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security

Benefits

• Personal private health care
• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service
• Business use of company van plus access to tools and all uniform and PPE
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (we put in 18% total)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• A flexible working culture
• Life Assurance at eight times your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
• Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
• An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family