Senior ICA Engineer
39113

£46,800 - £70,200 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Reading, Berkshire

Engineering And Technical

Posted 3 days ago

Expires In 25 Days

Job Description

The Senior ICA Engineer will play a crucial role in the ICA Engineering team within the Thames Water Below Ground Engineering Department. This position supports the objectives and future goals of Thames Water's AMP8 program.

The ideal candidate will be a valuable asset with expertise in designing and specifying instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems, data and telemetry networks, and Safety Instrumented Systems.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior ICA Engineer
  • Support and develop technical requirements in the project technical briefs.
  • Lead functional safety SIL determination exercises and LOPA studies.
  • Review or approve ICA designs as appropriate.
  • Input and continuously improve Technical Asset Standards.
  • Ensure and deliver the Engineering Regulatory compliance on relevant assets in the ICA area.
  • Assist in the definition of obsolescence upgrades.

Based in Hybrid, Clearwater Court, you will be required on-site as part of your role requires you to on average 2-3 days a week.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate would ideally drive, but please do apply if you do not hold a driver's licence.

What you should bring to the role
  • Degree level or equivalent with professional charter ship preferred in their Engineering Discipline.
  • Hold a current TUV Functional Safety Engineer accreditation.
  • Competence in ICA engineering design, which requires combining technical and other skills, the ability to define a problem and identify constraints.
  • Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, data/telemetry networks and Safety Instrument Systems.
  • Knowledge of Functional Safety within process control safety systems.
  • Understanding of the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of the technology to improve solutions and improve safety.

What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary from £46,800 – £70,200 per annum.
  • 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
  • The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.


Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.


But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?


Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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