We are currently recruiting for an Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) Technician within the Cotswolds area of the Thames Valley North Wastewater Operations Region. This is an exciting hands-on opportunity where you will assist in keeping the Cirencester and Witney sites running.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, be disciplined, have the desire to learn from those around them and have a can-do attitude. This role can be demanding at times, but very rewarding too.
On a day-to-day basis, you will receive your planned workload and will also be responding to emergency alarms. You will be working as part of a team but may also be alone which highlights the importance of our high H&S standards. You will have your van and tools supplied which you will keep maintained to a high standard.
A Van, PPE and Tools will be provided.

WORKING AT THAMES WATER

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world’s water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
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Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS AN ICA TECHNICIAN

The ICA role consists of the following, but is not limited to, these main points:

• Carrying out planned maintenance (PPM), which includes some mandatory tickets and some reactive maintenance on defective equipment.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians.
• Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards and diagnosing and repairing faults in systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-up work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.
• Investigation into plant failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice, where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

• Experience with PLCS and SCADA systems, and communication network systems, instrumentation including flow, level, pressure, etc.
• Experience with variable speed drives (VSDs) and other starting methods for motors/pumps.
• Ideally, you will be qualified to HNC level or otherwise will have City and Guilds Part 2 or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an instrumentation, control and automation discipline.
• Preferable for you to have an 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification and 3-phase electrical knowledge or qualifications.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in confined spaces require with successful completion of the appropriate training.