Control, Instrumentation & OT Technician - Holford

We have an opportunity for a Control, Instrumentation & Operating Technology (OT) Technician to join our highly skilled engineering team at Holford Gas Storage. As part of the UK critical infrastructure, this modern and highly automated facility is a key player in the UK energy portfolio.

Your responsibilities:

• Support the Lead C & I Engineer with the delivery of the site Control and Instrumentation Maintenance and Engineering Strategy.
• Support the OT Security Engineer with the technical execution of Operational Technology (OT) maintenance for cyber security risk mitigation.
• Investigate and resolve emergent issues for field instrument and control equipment.
• Carry out routine OT cyber security maintenance activities under approved procedures, including patching support, antivirus updates, application control support, and upkeep of OT asset inventories, network diagrams, and records.
• Prepare maintenance orders for on-site works.
• Delivery of packages of work within areas of competence.
• Support operation and upkeep of OT security controls and infrastructure, carrying out maintenance activities and corrective actions arising from assessments, audits, or engineering decisions.
• Provide technical assistance during OT cyber or OT-related incidents and fault investigations through information gathering, directed checks, and execution of corrective actions.

Your profile:

Essential:

• Technical apprenticeship, including Level 3 Qualification or equivalent qualifications and experience in cyber security / control engineering / automation engineering.
• Proven C & I or Industrial automation maintenance experience.
• Demonstratable experience and understanding of sensors, actuators, and signal conditioning equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret PLC logic in various languages would be beneficial but not essential.
• Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems, Process Control concepts/philosophies and OT security principles.
• Basic awareness of common OT cyber security controls (e.g. network segmentation, access control, patching, logging) and their application in industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret a range of engineering drawings and documentation such as piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), panel schematics, logic diagrams, loop drawings & cause and effect charts.

Desirable:

• Has a basic understanding of cyber security principles and standards (e.g. IEC 62443, ISO 2700x) and demonstrates a willingness to learn and develop further in this area.
• An understanding of the health, safety and environmental aspects of the management of external service provider activities.
• Experience of trouble shooting DCS / PLC systems ideally ABB 800xA.
• Understanding of Functional Safety & DSEAR topics.
• COMPEX modules 1-4.
• Functional Safety Qualification.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Personal development and Learning opportunities.
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions.
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites.
• In house Occupational Health Services.
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service.
• Performance related benefits.
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday.
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.