Electrical Technician

Role – Electrical Technician 

       Join a dynamic, diverse and high performing team in an exciting time of growth.

• Potts Hill base location – with flexible/hybrid working site.
• Full time permanent role
• Proudly making a difference to establishing a best-in-class, customer centred, client organisation

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. 

 About us 

 We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

About your role:

The Digital – Operational Technology - Instrumentation, Automation and Control Services Team, (IACS) provide specialist services to Sydney Water for SCADA monitored Network Facilities

IACS provide a total provision of service Projects to our key customers for critical infrastructure and innovative solutions for Projects in all areas of SCADA Field Support, Telemetry, Instrumentation, IoT, and Flow monitoring.

The Electrical Technician role will assist the Instrumentation Automation and Control Services business deliver ongoing Project work on behalf of Sydney Water.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to;  

• Apply SWC isolations and safety procedures while working on assets.
• Implement quality procedure – ITP’s, FAT and SAT Documentation
• Inspect site works, electrical cubicles and site electrical wiring for standards compliance.
• Supervise the undertaking and completion of minor civil and electrical work, ensuring they meet electrical standards and followed Sydney Water procedure.
• Assist IICATS/SCADA Field Commissioning Engineers to commission assets after modification work.
• Perform minor electrical project work as required.
• Interpret and deliver scopes of work to achieve successful outcomes including scope validation, quotation preparation, materials procurement, resource assignment
• Produce and Implement Interim Operating Plans to deliver project work on Operational Assets to manage significant risks related to asset performance – customer, environment, safety.
• Contribute and provide an active involvement in project team activities.
• Undertake field activities, including fault finding, in line with relevant work instructions and standards.
• Accountable for managing and responding to live sites, including making decisions ensuring contingency plans are in place and correct equipment available.
• Update and review work procedures and reports where required.
• The majority of Sydney Water sites are “unmanned” are located in both built-up and unoccupied areas. Some sites are in remote locations without close or direct supervision such as National Parks or isolated “natural bush” areas.
• As this is a field-based role working across all areas of Sydney Water Operations, most working days will be a start and finish at the work site location in the field.
• A high percentage of the Project work will be at existing “Operating” Assets which will require planning for additional interim control measures to maintain Asset Operation while performing the modification work.
• The role is highly autonomous and will be required to make tactical decisions working to tight deadlines with competing commitments, requiring re-prioritising of own work.

 About you 

•  Strong Relationship Management Skills
• A Valid NSW Electrical licence with working knowledge of the latest version of AS/NZ 3000 wiring rules.
• Industrial Instrumentation certificate Desirable
• A current NSW drivers’ licence
• A valid/ ability to obtain a current confined spaces certificate.
• A valid/ ability to obtain an OHS White card.
• Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience in switchboard wiring and modification of power, control and instrumentation circuits. (VSD’s, Soft Starters, PLC’s, RTU’s, Instrumentation)
• Demonstrated experience working under limited direction and to deadlines.
• Experience with telemetry and interfaced SCADA systems and wiring desirable.
• Experience with instrument calibration procedures and relevant Australian Standards desirable
• Ability to supervise minor electrical construction related civil works as required.
• Knowledge of the water cycle and wastewater desirable
• Effective written and communication skills

 What’s in it for you.

• Flexible/Hybrid working.
• Parking options available
• Childcare allowances
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Novated lease options
• Fitness Passport offering access to hundreds of gyms and pools around NSW.
• Flu vaccinations and discounted options on health insurance membership providers

Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities. 

Does this sound like you? Apply now.

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need.

Closing date: 3rd June 2024

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact  ***************@sydneywater.com.au

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

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