Job Ref: 215801138

Date: 2022-02-11 19:30:06

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Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km’s of pipes, to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. We are an essential service and have operated throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. 

At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open.

What you will be doing
We are currently recruiting for an ICA Technician Within the Newbury area. To work out of our Water Production division. This is an exciting hands-on opportunity. The ICA role consists of the following but is not limited to, these main points:
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 on systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow on 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
You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate with up-to-date technical knowledge
To join part of an on-call roster to cover ICA related issues out of hoursWe’re looking for you to:

Some experience with PLC's and SCADA systems and communication network systems, instrumentation including flow, level, pressure, etc
Experience with variable speed drives (VSD's) and other starting methods for motors/pumps
Ex areas and installations
Ideally, you will be qualified to HNC level or otherwise will have City and Guilds Part 2 or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical subject
Preferable for you to have an 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification
Physical fitness and the ability to work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training
Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully understand the problem and identify the best solution to resolve it the first time
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to clearly interact with the team
Deliver exceptional service through an enthusiastic and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy team
Teamwork – We are one team and our end goals are the same
Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and communicate effectivelyWhat’s in it for you!
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and Disability Confident Leader and we are a Times Top 50 Employer for Women. Click here to find out more about working at Thames Water

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