Field Technology Technician

London
4 weeks ago
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At Infrasolutions, we are looking for a Field Technology Technician with solid experience in industrial automation, communications systems, and on‑site technology deployment. The ideal candidate should have strong technical capability, hands‑on field experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced project environment.

This role requires a multi‑disciplinary technician with expertise across automation, communications, IT configuration and electrical panel construction—capable of supporting end‑to‑end system deployment in the field.

Key Technical Requirements

PLC and SCADA Programming

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Proven experience in PLC programming, configuration, and diagnostics.

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Ability to perform on‑site troubleshooting, logic adjustments, and commissioning activities.

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Experience with SCADA systems, including configuration, communication mapping, tag management, alarms, and functional testing.

Communications Systems

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Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols.

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Understanding of network topologies and communication architecture in field environments.

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Ability to configure and test serial, fibre, and IP‑based communication links.

IT Equipment Configuration

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Experience configuring industrial IT devices, including switches, routers, firewalls, gateways and embedded industrial PCs.

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Ability to perform IP addressing, VLANs, routing basics, device hardening and network diagnostics.

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Experience installing and configuring platforms, firmware updates, system backups and remote access.

Electrical and Electronic Panel Assembly

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Hands‑on experience in building electrical and electronic cabinets, wiring, cable routing, and hardware installation.

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Ability to read and work from electrical diagrams, schematics and panel layout drawings.

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Knowledge of industrial safety standards, grounding, power distribution and low‑voltage systems.

Field Work Requirements

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Ability to work on construction/industrial sites, perform equipment installation, integration, testing and commissioning.

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Strong troubleshooting skills and the capability to work under time‑critical conditions.

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Willingness to travel to site when required.

Soft Skills

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Strong problem‑solving ability and autonomy.

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Clear communication skills for coordinating with engineering, suppliers and site teams.

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High attention to detail and quality when working with safety‑critical systems.

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Flexibility, adaptability and ability to meet tight deadlines

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