ICA (Instrument, Control and Automation) Technician

We are currently recruiting for an ICA Technician (Instrument, Control and Automation) to be based out of our Maple Lodge - STW. Working in the Rickmansworth and surrounding areas, your role will be to inspect and maintain key equipment at our sewage pumping stations. As a key member of the team, you will diagnose faults, repair and modify installations as appropriate. You will use your knowledge to work on PLCs, automated machinery, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and telemetry systems in a safe, efficient and timely manner with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves in the team around them, as well as being disciplined and 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.

What you’ll be doing as an ICA Technician:

• 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.
• Providing specialist technical advice, where appropriate, with up-to-date technical knowledge.

What you should bring to the role:

• A strong practical understanding of operational plant and control systems is essential.
• An understanding of Wonderware (desirable) and ClearSCADA, relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Alan Bradley), which will include management and programming.
• The ability to read and fault-find from circuit diagrams, as well as previous experience with inverter drives.
• Experience in the calibration and maintenance of front-line instrumentation.
• Ideally, qualified to HNC level or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical subject.
• Ability to prioritise and be self-motivated.
• A valid driving licence is essential, as the post will work across several sites in your assigned region.

We are looking for you to:

• Be a self-motivated individual who can immerse themselves into the team around them, be disciplined, and have the desire to learn from those around you.
• Take ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to understand the problem fully, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the team.
• Work as part of a team, with shared end goals.
• Be proactive in taking the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectively.
• Be prepared to be trained in safety procedures.
• Have knowledge and awareness of health and safety standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference.