Telemetry + Systems Integration Engineer - Southern Water

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Telemetry & Systems integration Engineer

Location: Chichester, West Sussex (with travel across regional sites)

We are seeking a Telemetry & Systems Integration Engineer to play a key role throughout the project lifecycle within our framework delivery programme.

Working closely with project teams, Project Managers, the Senior Project Manager, Regional Commissioning Manager, and Project Commissioning Engineers, you will support the successful delivery and commissioning of SCADA, Telemetry and Systems Communications solutions across a range of projects.

The role involves supporting both on-site and off-site telemetry (Regional SCADA) systems, ensuring effective system integration and communications in collaboration with the client's Operational Technology team. You will help coordinate commissioning activities, support project delivery through to takeover, and ensure that all associated documentation is completed to the required standards.

You will contribute to the design process, provide technical guidance on SCADA and telemetry commissioning activities, and support the preparation of detailed commissioning procedures. You will also help ensure that testing, configuration and commissioning records are maintained and available as required.

A key aspect of the role is supporting the safe and efficient delivery of MEICA installation and commissioning activities, helping to ensure work is completed to programme requirements and in a sequence that enables successful project outcomes.

You will also support project handover activities, working collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders to resolve defects, complete performance testing and demonstrate compliance with quality requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the delivery of SCADA, Telemetry and Systems Communications requirements across the Galliford Try Southern Water programme.
• Assisting project teams with commissioning activities to ensure effective and timely project delivery.
• Developing an understanding of project-specific SCADA, Telemetry and Systems Communications requirements, including commissioning interfaces with existing equipment and operational processes.
• Maintaining project status trackers and dashboards to provide visibility of progress and support informed decision-making.
• Supporting design teams by providing technical input on SCADA, Telemetry and Systems Communications requirements.
• Contributing to the development of Project Commissioning Plans, Commissioning Strategies and associated commissioning documentation.
• Supporting the development of commissioning strategies from outline design through to detailed commissioning plans and project delivery.
• Working collaboratively with the client's Operational Technology team to ensure successful integration with existing assets.
• Helping to ensure MEICA installation activities comply with project technical requirements, client specifications, Asset Standards and, where applicable, Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Standards (WIMES).
• Supporting compliance with Galliford Try MEICA and Commissioning processes and procedures.
• Assisting with the development of commissioning-related training content and plans.
• Coordinating commissioning activities with internal teams and supply chain partners to meet project requirements and delivery programmes.
• Supporting the integration of SCADA, Telemetry and Systems Communications activities into the overall project programme.
• Attending and contributing to commissioning meetings as required.
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and dry testing activities.
• Ensuring commissioning records, operation and maintenance information, and associated documentation are completed and submitted appropriately.
• Supporting the planning, completion and evidencing of pre-takeover operational requirements.
• Assisting with the resolution of defects, outstanding works and commissioning-related issues.
• Promoting safe working practices and compliance with company processes and procedures.

About you:

We're interested in hearing from individuals who have experience in SCADA, Telemetry and Systems Communications within the water industry or related sectors. If you have transferable skills and relevant technical expertise, we encourage you to apply.

You will ideally be able to demonstrate:

• Experience supporting the delivery and commissioning of SCADA, Telemetry and Systems Communications systems.
• Experience working with clients and stakeholders to resolve issues and support project delivery.
• Knowledge of project commissioning, testing and handover processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to project milestones and deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Knowledge of water industry processes and standards, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment used within water or industrial environments.
• A structured and organised approach to commissioning and systems integration activities.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Essential Qualifications and Certifications:

• CSCS or ECS card in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge and/or experience of:
  • Wonderware System Platform SCADA
  • Windows Server
  • RSLogix
  • Studio 5000
  • VMware
  • Siemens Simatic systems
  • Cisco networking technologies
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• SSSTS minimum requirement.
• SMSTS qualification is desirable.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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