Industrial Controls System (ICS) 2nd Engineer in Spalding

We’re looking for an ambitious Industrial Control Systems 2nd Engineer to join our team. This is a brand-new role that offers long term development and genuine autonomy to become a technical expert on Operational Technology (OT) assets and plant control systems (T3000, GE MkVI, MkVIe, ABB 800XA, Siemens S7) at Spalding Power Station.

This role has been created as a key role to support our Lead ICs Engineer in the safe, reliable management of the plant. There will be a special focus on industrial control systems and OT cyber security, where you’ll be instrumental in helping to ensure these are engineered and maintained to meet our current operational demands and are flexible to the future business needs. You’ll have the opportunity to work hands on with critical control systems while contributing to long term engineering, maintenance, and cyber security strategies.

The Spalding site is a friendly, sociable, and exciting environment and when we’re not hard at work, you can expect regular social events and seasonal gatherings.

What you’ll be doing:

• Become a technical expert on site regarding the management of all Operational Technology (OT) assets on site, including plant control systems (T3000, GE MkVI, MkVIe, ABB 800XA, Siemens S7 and other PLC-based and server-based systems).
• Provide recommendation to the Lead ICs Engineer regarding OT life cycle management, upgrades, obsolescence management, spares inventory, CAPEX plans, etc.
• Support site lead on designing, implementing and managing appropriate cyber security arrangements to comply with regulatory and company requirements.
• Follow and maintain cyber security policies, playbooks, risk assessments and procedures in accordance with recent industry guidance and standards.
• Manage Risk through lifecycle analysis of systems, understanding threats and vulnerabilities through monitoring, identification, remediation and reporting.
• Plan, execute and manage C&I maintenance and project scope during plant outages, in both a hands-on and a supervisory capacity.
• Coordinate and manage engineering project work, development and implementation.
• Coordinate with procurement to develop technical specifications and ensure successful tendering.
• Manage contract delivery and close-out to ensure contractors services are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to specification.
• Liaise with the Operations and Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) Teams to investigate plant issues and implement solutions, by providing C&I experience, knowledge and guidance as required.
• Coordinate Management of Change activities, ensuring plant change and modification procedures are applied.
• Utilise InterGen’s information and action tracking processes to deliver an ongoing continuous improvement program, Risk/Opportunity Register, plant issue register (BITS), plant anomaly cases, Plant Status Review, insurer recommendations, CAPEX program, etc.
• Carry out internal and cross site Technical RCA investigations and engineering risk assessments.
• Support the Lead ICs Engineer with alarm management programs and identifying other opportunities for innovative continuous improvement, developing and implementing solutions from both Cyber & Operational perspectives.
• Attend OEM / 3rd Party training courses where necessary to enhance knowledge and development within the role.

Why you?

As our new ICS 2nd Engineer, you’re proactive, organised and comfortable working within structured engineering, safety, and cyber security frameworks. You manage competing priorities well, collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, and contractors, and take ownership of seeing actions through to completion. You value good documentation, robust change control, and continuous improvement, and you’re keen to keep developing your technical and cyber security expertise.

You’re experienced in managing industrial OT environments, including Distributed Control Systems, server-based control systems, virtualised environments, DMZs, SCADA, and PLC-based systems - experience with specific plant systems is beneficial but not essential. You’ll be used to interpreting and producing PLC, DCS, and SCADA codes and logic, along with experience in OT management programmes in areas like cyber security, obsolescence, alarm management, and functional safety.

Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to grow within a supportive team. This role offers a clear path to becoming a trusted expert on site and you’ll join ready to invest your energy and skills to make a meaningful impact.

Education/Experience:

Minimum of HND in C&I or Electrical/Electronic Engineering discipline with a high level of practical Operational/Maintenance experience/knowledge. (Qualifications below this may be acceptable if accompanied by suitable industry experience or other relevant qualifications).

You’ll have worked with OT security solutions and have experience of operating within regulatory frameworks such as the NIS Directive or the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework. Practical knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 standards would be highly beneficial. A solid understanding of safety standards is essential, and qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH would be preferred.

What we offer:

• 262.5 hours holiday leave (35 days, including bank holidays).
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• Eyecare Vouchers.
• Savings & Discounts Platform.
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity benefits.
• Educational & Training Assistance Programmes.

Why InterGen?

At InterGen you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork are championed. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and you will help us foster a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes and help shape our culture.

We provide a wide array of compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees. We are open to discuss candidates wanting to work part-time or full-time, on a permanent or fixed term contract basis. We believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you with yours by offering the development resources you need to advance your career.

With the strength of our company and reputation behind you, a culture of high-performance that motivates you and the freedom to drive your career your way, our shared purpose and values will inspire you to make an impact in an organisation whose vision is working towards a world with stable and dependable energy for generations.