Level 6 Operational Technology Engineer Apprentice

Operational Technology is at the heart of how we run our water and wastewater systems. As an Apprentice OT Engineer, you’ll work with the digital and automated systems that keep our treatment works, pumping stations and networks operating safely and efficiently. 
You’ll learn how to:

• Work with PLCs, SCADA, telemetry, industrial networks and automation systems used across our sites
• Specify process instrumentation/sensors such as flow meters, level monitors and water quality analysers
• Support the cyber secure design, testing, installation and maintenance of control systems
• Help commission new equipment and diagnose faults
• Use Siemens & Schneider technologies such as TIA Portal, S7‑1500 PLCs, PROFINET/PROFIBUS and industrial drives
• Contribute to real engineering projects that improve water quality, reduce environmental impact and support our long‑term sustainability goals
• Work within an environment where health and safety is an embedded part of our core business

You will spend the majority of your time working with and alongside engineers and technicians on operational sites as part of your on-the-job training. This will be supported by block release vocational training working through a HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and a BEng (Hons) in Control & Automation. 

Years 1–3 (Siemens and Wigan & Leigh College).

Year 4 (University of Salford).

• Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme (as long as you meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme)