At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise OT solutions for reliable water services.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable water management.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Opportunity for hands-on work and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on water quality and operational efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in OT, PLC/HMI programming, and SCADA development required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. We are looking for a proactive and solutions-focused Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to join our highly regarded Production Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing, developing and optimising OT solutions across our Production assets, helping us deliver reliable, safe and efficient water services to our customers.
Working closely with Operations and Technical teams, you will use your expertise to improve site reliability, reduce energy consumption, strengthen operational resilience, and support our continued focus on water quality, health, safety and wellbeing.
What will you be doing?
- Provide specialist EICA/OT support and technical expertise across water treatment works and associated Network assets.
- Lead the delivery of OT system improvements and optimisations that support efficient, reliable operation of Production assets, including:
- Implementation of minor OT/ICS projects.
- Upgrades, enhancements and optimisation of OT assets.
- Improvements that increase production output, resilience and reliability.
- Process and control changes or modifications that support continuous improvement.
- Share your knowledge by delivering training, mentoring and technical guidance to colleagues.
- Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing to ensure solutions are delivered to the right standard.
- Commission OT works where required, ensuring safe and effective handover into operation.
- Maintain robust change control for electronic documents, software packages and PLC/HMI/SCADA/GeoSCADA files.
- Proactively monitor OT cyber security equipment and systems, helping to protect critical operational environments.
- Carry out complex fault finding and diagnosis on Industrial Control Systems, resolving issues that directly support service reliability.
- Provide hands‑on support with reactive and operational work when required.
What do you need?
- Experience working in OT or industrial IT.
- Experience in PLC/HMI programming and SCADA development.
- Experience working to and from project/engineering documentation.
- HNC/HND Electronic Engineering/Control Systems Engineering.
- Advanced understanding of Industrial Control Systems.
- Experience in PLC, SCADA and HMI design, modification and integration.
- Advanced understanding of OT communications and networking.
- Ability to successfully obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC).
- Full UK driving licence.
We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to discuss the flexibility you may be looking for at interview. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
OT/ Controls Engineer in Portsmouth employer: Portsmouth Water
Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to ensuring sustainable water services for all. As an OT/Controls Engineer, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering opportunities for training and mentorship. With a commitment to flexibility and inclusivity, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on community health and safety but also supports your professional journey in a dynamic environment.
