United Utilities
OT Field Technician
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OT Field Technician (Electrical)
Salary - £38346
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Lostock Water Treatment Works, Off Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AQ
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Help Keep the North West Running
At United Utilities, we provide water and wastewater services to millions of people across the North West. Behind every treatment works, pumping station and network asset is a team of skilled professionals ensuring our operations run safely, securely and efficiently.
We're looking for an OT Field Technician (Electrical) to join our Operational Technology team at Lostock Water Treatment Works. This is an exciting opportunity for an electrically qualified professional who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working with cutting-edge industrial technology.
If you're passionate about automation, control systems and electrical maintenance, and want to play a key role in supporting critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As an OT Field Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting operational technology assets across our water treatment operations. Your work will help ensure the reliable performance of systems that monitor, control and protect essential services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and supporting plant monitoring, control and automation systems
- Diagnosing faults and identifying solutions to recurring maintenance issues
- Supporting SCADA, PLC, telemetry, communications and electronic security systems
- Working closely with operational teams and work management teams to deliver high-quality service
- Managing your own workload and priorities in line with business needs
- Providing progress updates and collaborating with colleagues to ensure successful delivery of work
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Information Security requirements
- Maintaining a strong customer-focused approach with both internal and external stakeholders
- Supporting the efficient operation of critical operational technology infrastructure
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What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to problem solving.
You'll ideally have:
- A completed Electrical or Instrumentation apprenticeship
- Experience working with industrial control and automation systems
- Knowledge of:
- SCADA systems
- PLCs
- Control and automation technologies
- Remote telemetry systems
- Wide area communication technologies
- Electronic security systems including CCTV, IDS and Access Control Systems
- Understanding of Microsoft and Linux operating systems
- Confidence working with IT hardware and Microsoft applications
- Knowledge of Information Security best practice and critical infrastructure environments
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 5-9/A-C) including Maths
- A full UK driving licence
Most importantly, you'll be someone who can work independently, build effective relationships and take pride in delivering excellent service.
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Why United Utilities?
At United Utilities, our purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive, develop their careers and bring their whole selves to work.
As a FTSE 100 company, we offer a comprehensive reward package including:
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
- Competitive pension with up to 14% employer contribution
- Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus
- Company-funded healthcare plan
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Gym and wellbeing discounts through MyGymDiscounts
- EVolve electric vehicle scheme
- ShareBuy share scheme
- Salary Finance and Wealth at Work support
- Flexible benefits through MORE Choices
- Exclusive employee discounts and offers
Join Us
This is an opportunity to develop your technical expertise while helping to deliver an essential service to communities across the North West.
If you're looking for a role where your electrical and operational technology skills can make a real impact, apply today and become part of a team that keeps the region running.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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