E&M Field Automation Specialist (FAS)

At Scottish Water, we look after Scotland's most precious natural resource. From source to tap, we’re guarding Scotland’s reputation for refreshingly pure water and caring for our environment at the same time. We’re looking for an E&M Field Automation Specialist (FAS) to join our team in the Grampian area.

What you’ll do:

• As a Field Automation Specialist at Scottish Water, you’ll be one of the go-to people keeping our telemetry systems running smoothly – the vital tech that keeps everything connected, efficient and on track.
• You’ll work closely with teams across the business to understand what’s needed and set up systems that deliver.
• From installing outstations to fine-tuning settings, you’ll ensure everything’s ticking along just right – and jump in to troubleshoot when it’s not.
• You’ll take care of software updates and hardware upgrades with minimal fuss, keeping everything current and our software library organised and up to date.
• Out in the field, you’ll be looking after our critical instrumentation – calibrating, maintaining, and fixing the equipment that helps us monitor our processes and collect accurate data.
• You’ll help drive performance too, producing reports on data quality, calibration and maintenance.
• You’ll be spotting ways we can make our telemetry data even better and supporting your E&M colleagues with any field automation hiccups.

What you’ll need:

• You’ve completed a full apprenticeship and have an HNC or NC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or built up similar experience in other ways.
• You know your stuff when it comes to systems, process, and sorting out tricky telemetry issues.
• You’ve got hands-on experience with calibrating instrumentation.
• You know how to find what you’re looking for in databases and spot what matters.
• You’re proficient in Microsoft Office, including table formatting.
• You’re great at solving problems, making decisions on the go, and staying cool in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• You’re a clear and confident communicator.
• A full UK driving licence is essential as you’ll be out and about across the Grampian area.

Looking out for you:

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) role, with some standby requirements, but you’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). You can also buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can take paid time off to volunteer in your community. We have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. We embrace flexible working. For your future, there’s our pension, as well as life assurance. You can expect an annual company bonus and access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

The not-so-small print:

This role will be a Grade 7. If you’re new to Scottish Water, you’ll join us on a starting salary of £41,000. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £51,970. Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Don’t worry - we’ll ask your permission before starting these checks. If you’re interested in this role – or know someone else who might be - we’ll be accepting applications until midnight on Sunday 6 April 2025.