Commissioning and Handover Engineer

We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

As the Commissioning and Handover engineer, you will be the key conduit between our delivery team in Liveable Water Solutions, and our Asset Integration team in Service Delivery. The role will be responsible for leading and ensuring effective interfacing when Commissioning and Handover of assets in the water, sewer and recycled water networks.

Key accountabilities will be,

• Coordinate and ensure there is a smooth interface between engineers, operators, maintenance personnel, field technicians, host end SCADA support teams, partners and contractors by coordinating works, projects and tasks.
• Work with multi-disciplinary staff/contractors, pulling together project teams to solve site specific/ project specific problems.
• Investigate and identify faults using system drawings, system architecture.
• Work with vendors to ensure SEW are aware of current and emerging technologies and innovations that can improve our systems.
• Provide solutions, information and on-site technical support (when required) to contractors, SCADA engineers, Telemetry Engineer and operational staff throughout the business.
• Conduct quality audits and safety audits.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation of processes, standards, guidelines and checklists relating to asset Commissioning and Handover.
• Work with Service Delivery - Asset Integration team to commission and Handover PLC/RTU/instrumentation and control.
• Provide technical support and specialist advice.
• Out of hours duty rostering as well as field work will form a part of this role.

To be successful, you must have,

• An Accredited 4- year engineer degree or Engineering Technologies Working towards Professional Engineer registration in Victoria.
• Experience in delivering and commissioning pipeline, pump stations, and facilities in the water and sewer network and relevant experience in engineering, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance of urban water infrastructure.
• Broad knowledge of standards and specifications, including relevant WSAA Codes
• Working experience in developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), flow management plan, SCADA systems, automation coding (PLCs, RTUs, HMIs) and communications (modems and radios).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level understanding and knowledge of automation software, SCADA protocol software/analysers.
• Customer Focus when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills for day to day troubleshooting to detailed project designs.
• Familiar with all forms of current and emerging communications technologies
• Able to operate autonomously under limited supervision and direction, however also able to acknowledge key decisions to be referred to the relevant escalation point.
• Knowledge and understanding of technical designs and drawings (architectural, electrical, mechanical and civil)
• Electrical license (A/E/ES/L/REL), Registered cabling license is advantageous.
• Knowledge in IP networking and CCTV advantageous.

• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
• A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
• A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
• Career focused learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
• Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.
• Competitive salary ranging from $89,021 - $115,301 + super depending on experience

We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We're here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it's our people's collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we're all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: *******@southeastwater.com.au

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Monday 11th March.

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