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Control Systems EngineerYour KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.
For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.
With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.
We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.
KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.
Learn more about our business here.
The Opportunity
As the Control Systems Engineer, you are the responsible subject matter expert for programmable logic Control Systems and engineering changes that impact Control Systems within the project to our customer. You are responsible for identification and qualification of technical issues and risks associated with programmable logic Control Systems.
You will work with a range of stakeholders to determine requirements and factors that influence problem scope in order to develop and deliver safe and compliant solutions to our customer as part of a multidisciplinary team.
As the Control Systems Engineer, you will perform tasks under general supervision; and independently evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgement during execution of activities. Engineering tasks involve conventional engineering practice, but may include a variety of complex features related to conflicting requirements, systems integration, unsuitable materials and coordination of stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise on programmable logic Control Systems within the scope delegated by the Principle Engineer.
- Provide guidance, technical leadership, advice and direction to support the customer and the business unit on Control Systems.
- Conduct technical investigations and risk assessments IAW ANP3411-0010 on Control Systems within the limits of delegation.
- Develop requirements and tasking statements.
- Review engineering design deliverables and provide critical design reviews.
- Conduct engineering assurance on deliverables that are compliant to certification baseline, SOLAS, Class requirements and other standards.
- Perform verification and validation assurance activities on Control Systems.
- Liaise with a range of stakeholders internal and external within a multidisciplinary team to achieve engineering change management and configuration management.
- Deliver Control Systems Engineering assurance IAW Engineering management plans, process and best practice within the Naval Technical Regulatory Framework
- Perform Design Acceptance Representative (DAR) services.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Electronic or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related industry or similar position.
- Eligible to obtain a Suitably Qualified Experience Personnel (SQEP) delegation within an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
- Eligible for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) clearance on relevant ship systems.
- Eligible to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.
Desirable
- Experience in design of programmable logic Control Systems.
- Experience in integration of programmable logic Control Systems into plant or equipment.
- Experience in Defence Industry.
- Experience in Marine Engineering.
- Eligible for membership of a recognized professional body and registration as Chartered Engineer.
Location: Sydney, onsite
What we will offer you:
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now! Contact Temara Bassett for a confidential discussion on 07 3721 6*** or email **************@kbr.com.
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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