OT Field Engineer
Core
Maintenance, repair, and commissioning of operational technology (OT) hardware, systems, and networks for water collection, treatment, and distribution processes.
Role type
Field Engineer (OT Infrastructure)
Builds
Remote monitoring and control systems for water and water recycling estates
Domain
Water Utilities / Industrial Automation
Required skills
PLC programming and fault finding, Telemetry outstation hardware maintenance, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) troubleshooting, SCADA system familiarity, Industrial network protocols (Ethernet, Fieldbus, RS232/485), IP networking fundamentals, Industrial cybersecurity principles, DC/AC power and UPS systems, Low Voltage electrical distribution, Vendor platform experience (Rockwell, Schneider Electric)
Preferred skills
HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering, City and Guilds/NVQ level 3 electrical qualification, Experience with Rockwell or Schneider Electric platforms
Technologies
PLCs, HMIs, Telemetry outstations, SCADA, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Ethernet, Fieldbus, RS232/485, UPS systems
Responsibilities
Diagnostics, repair, and replacement of OT field hardware (Telemetry outstations, I/O modules, Power supplies, PLCs, HMIs, Modems, Routers, Switches), Perform firmware and software upgrades/patching, Undertake site surveys, installation, and commissioning, Support operational teams during planned maintenance shutdowns, Perform post-installation quality assurance audits
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC