Telemetry Outstation Developer

NI Water
Belfast
1 month ago
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Telemetry Outstation Developer



Role Description



The Telemetry Outstation Developer is a permanent role within the ICT Function. The role entails the configuration, commissioning and updating of telemetry outstations and hardware at both staffed and remote sites and maintenance of the central regional Telemetry system.



Telemetry and SCADA are fundamental to NIW’s operational capabilities. These systems provide NIW with remote monitoring and control at over 3,000 of the organisations Water and Sewerage installations. This is essential to NIW to ensure the optimum operation of plant, and to demonstrate that quality control monitoring meets the directives laid down by NIEA and DWI. Telemetry coverage is being extended and may rise to 5000+ locations.



Telemetry Outstation Developers work closely with various internal NIW functions, (including Operations and Engineering Teams), and external bodies including consultants and contractors.



Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.



Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:



ESSENTIAL CRITERIA



1. A NVQ Level 5 (HND, DipHE or equivalent) qualification in a technology or electrical subject AND a minimum of one years’ technical experience of Schneider Electric’s Telemetry Application GeoSCADA or another Operational Technology / Industrial Control System application, including configuring logic, developing mimics and reports.



OR



A minimum of three years’ technical experience of Schneider Electric’s Telemetry Application GeoSCADA or another Operational Technology / Industrial Control System application, including configuring logic, developing mimics and reports.



OR



A NVQ Level 5 (HND, DipHE or equivalent) qualification in a technology or electrical subject AND a minimum of one years’ technical experience working with Telemetry outstations (Remote Telemetry Units) including:




  • Strong knowledge and experience configuring, commissioning and troubleshooting Telemetry Outstations
  • Sound knowledge and experience identifying solutions and problem solving communication to/from Telemetry Outstations



OR



A minimum of three years’ technical experience working with Telemetry outstations (Remote Telemetry Units) including:




  • Strong knowledge and experience configuring, commissioning and troubleshooting Telemetry Outstations
  • Sound knowledge and experience identifying solutions and problem solving communication to/from Telemetry Outstations



2. A full current driving license and access to a form of transport to enable the candidate to fulfil their responsibilities.



3. Use of Microsoft office including word and excel, and Teams or equivalent software.



DESIRABLE CRITERIA



In the event of a large number of applications, in the first instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following desirable criteria:



1. Knowledge and understanding of water and Waste Water treatment processes and controls / M&E assets.



What is on Offer



Salary



This band 5 role offers a competitive remuneration package with a salary scale of £35,354 - £47,138 per annum (pay award pending)



The starting salary will normally be at the first point of the scale. Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1st April.



Location



Westland, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE.



What we Offer




  • Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
  • Flexible working and family friendly policies
  • Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
  • Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial



How to Apply



To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW.



For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief below.



Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 26th January 2026 at 10.00am



Interview dates: Wednesday 4th February 2026 / Thursday 5th February 2026

 

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