Industrial Controls Engineer - 19620
1
London
London
Thames Barrier SE18 5NJ
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
European Opportunities
£36,389
In addition to the basic salary shown, the following additional allowances per annum will also be paid:
London Weighting £3,776
After a qualifying period, Standby Allowance of £3,300 and Site Allowance £3,000
Incorporated Engineers attract £3,000
Chartered Engineers attract £6,000
Working as part of the electrical team, your main responsibility will be the reliable performance of the PLC, HMI and SCADA systems. As a direct report to the Electrical Team Leader your technical expertise will help solve strategic and operational challenges.
Additionally, the role will require you to:
• Work to/provide advice on MEICA specifications and regulations
• Take a methodical/intelligent approach to fault diagnosis
• Compile reports for both technical/non-technical staff
• Develop training programmes and deliver these to skilled technicians
• Work alongside and collaborate with specialist contractors to deliver upgrade projects/routine
maintenance
• Take a lead on writing and completing commissioning schedules
The position is day-work, and after a qualifying period there is the opportunity to join a standby rota to operate assets for flood defence, respond to incidents, and other operational requirements.
There may be a requirement to work at height, over water or in confined spaces.
All training, tools and PPE will be provided.
London Weighting £3,776
After a qualifying period, Standby Allowance of £3,300 and Site Allowance £3,000
Incorporated Engineers attract £3,000
Chartered Engineers attract £6,000
Working as part of the electrical team, your main responsibility will be the reliable performance of the PLC, HMI and SCADA systems. As a direct report to the Electrical Team Leader your technical expertise will help solve strategic and operational challenges.
Additionally, the role will require you to:
• Work to/provide advice on MEICA specifications and regulations
• Take a methodical/intelligent approach to fault diagnosis
• Compile reports for both technical/non-technical staff
• Develop training programmes and deliver these to skilled technicians
• Work alongside and collaborate with specialist contractors to deliver upgrade projects/routine
maintenance
• Take a lead on writing and completing commissioning schedules
The position is day-work, and after a qualifying period there is the opportunity to join a standby rota to operate assets for flood defence, respond to incidents, and other operational requirements.
There may be a requirement to work at height, over water or in confined spaces.
All training, tools and PPE will be provided.
The MEICA Electrical Team are based at the iconic Thames Barrier in Southeast London. They maintain and operate a wide variety of equipment at large flood defence structures and other associated sites along the tidal Thames. These structures protect around £300 Billion of assets in central London and over 1.25 Million people.
The team also work closely with the Mechanical and Project teams to ensure total reliability of our assets at all times.
The team also work closely with the Mechanical and Project teams to ensure total reliability of our assets at all times.
• Incorporated Engineer status or working towards with the IET
• Degree in an electrical engineering subject or equivalent experience
• CCNA or equivalent is favourable
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
• Experience with fibre and copper communications systems
• Experience of on-site commissioning, systems integration, and adapting legacy code for new systems
• SQL Database and .NET programming experience would be advantageous
• Able to write Risk Assessments & Method Statements
• BS7671:18th Edition certification
• Full Driving License
• Degree in an electrical engineering subject or equivalent experience
• CCNA or equivalent is favourable
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
• Experience with fibre and copper communications systems
• Experience of on-site commissioning, systems integration, and adapting legacy code for new systems
• SQL Database and .NET programming experience would be advantageous
• Able to write Risk Assessments & Method Statements
• BS7671:18th Edition certification
• Full Driving License
The role will be based at the Thames Barrier and interview dates are to be arranged. For further details please contact Gareth Crouch by email: Gareth.Crouch@environment-agency.gov.uk
Successful applicants will have to undergo a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) and a Colour Vision Assessment
Occasional travel throughout the area will be required, a full driving licence would therefore be essential
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Successful applicants will have to undergo a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) and a Colour Vision Assessment
Occasional travel throughout the area will be required, a full driving licence would therefore be essential
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
31/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
MEICA - Maintenance and work management systems
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Completes routine maintenance tasks and fault finding on networked control systems. Performs engineering operations to a high standard in a safe, timely and tidy manner. Reads technical drawings and analyses faults on complex systems. Can write maintenance schedules for SCADA and PLC systems.
Completes routine maintenance tasks and fault finding on networked control systems. Performs engineering operations to a high standard in a safe, timely and tidy manner. Reads technical drawings and analyses faults on complex systems. Can write maintenance schedules for SCADA and PLC systems.
Achieves Results
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of result. Communicates with stakeholders to understand needs and report back outcomes. Able to provide technical input to engineering projects for major works when required.
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of result. Communicates with stakeholders to understand needs and report back outcomes. Able to provide technical input to engineering projects for major works when required.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Understands responsibilities for health and safety on industrial sites. Makes sure that own behaviour reduces risks to the health and safety of yourself and others. Able to work to Method Statements and understand Risk Assessments.
Understands responsibilities for health and safety on industrial sites. Makes sure that own behaviour reduces risks to the health and safety of yourself and others. Able to work to Method Statements and understand Risk Assessments.
Full UK Driving License
CTC, Colour Vision Assesment
CTC, Colour Vision Assesment
Incorporated Engineer with the IET
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.