Operational Technology Technician - Holford

 We have an opportunity for an Operating Technology (OT) Technician to join our highly skilled engineering team at Holford Gas Storage. As part of the UK critical infrastructure, this modern and highly automated facility is a key player in the UK energy portfolio.   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

•    Support the Lead OT Engineer with the delivery of the site Control and Instrumentation Maintenance and Engineering Strategy 
•    Support the OT Security Engineer with the technical execution of Operational Technology (OT) maintenance for cyber security risk mitigation.
•    Investigate and resolve emergent issues for field instrument and control equipment. 
•    Carry out routine OT cyber security maintenance activities under approved procedures, including patching support, antivirus updates, application control support, and upkeep of OT asset inventories, network diagrams, and records.  
•    Prepare maintenance orders for on-site works
•    Delivery of packages of work within areas of competence. 
•    Support operation and upkeep of OT security controls and infrastructure, carrying out maintenance activities and corrective actions arising from assessments, audits, or engineering decisions.
•    Provide technical assistance during OT cyber or OT-related incidents and fault investigations through information gathering, directed checks, and execution of corrective actions.

Your profile

Essential:
•    Technical apprenticeship, including Level 3 Qualification or equivalent qualifications and experience in cyber security / control engineering / automation engineering
•    Proven C & I or Industrial automation maintenance experience.
•    Demonstratable experience and understanding of sensors, actuators, and signal conditioning equipment.  Ability to read and interpret PLC logic in various languages would be beneficial but not essential. 
•    Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems, Process Control concepts/philosophies and OT security principles
•    Basic awareness of common OT cyber security controls (e.g. network segmentation, access control, patching, logging) and their application in industrial environments.
•    Ability to read and interpret a range of engineering drawings and documentation such as piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), panel schematics, logic diagrams, loop drawings & cause and effect charts.
 
Desirable:
•    Has a basic understanding of cyber security principles and standards (e.g. IEC 62443, ISO 2700x) and demonstrates a willingness to learn and develop further in this area.
•    An understanding of the health, safety and environmental aspects of the management of external service providers activities.
•    Experience of trouble shooting DCS / PLC systems ideally ABB 800xA 
•    Understanding of Functional Safety & DSEAR topics.
•    COMPEX modules 1-4
•    Functional Safety Qualification

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.