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Due to an exciting stage of growth within the Operational Technology team, we are seeking a Technical Advisor - Instrumentation & Control to provide engineering technical support for delivery of capital projects and to support operations and maintenance groups to optimize the performance and life of Water Corporation’s existing assets.
Working as part of the Acquisitions Project Delivery team, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver an operational and fully functional asset to the Project Manager for hand-over, whilst ensuring quality requirements are met including evaluation of compliance with standards, design specifications, contract conditions, and operational effectiveness requirements.
What the role will offer:
This is a 2-year fixed term, full-time role with flexible working arrangements, which means you’ll have more time for the important things in life.
Benefits include but are not limited to social clubs, 17.5% extra pay when taking annual leave, wellness leave, flexible working arrangements, on-site gyms, salary packaging, professional development and learning programs.
About you:
There are a few things that we’ll look for in your CV;
- Trade Certificate or post-secondary qualification in a relevant field including Electrical Worker’s Licence endorsed “Electrical Licence” or “Restricted Electrical Licence”
- Substantial trade experience in construction, commissioning, and maintenance support of equipment and systems in the water or process industries, ideally within OT environments
- Considerable experience in a supervisory role in installation and commissioning
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices relating to commissioning of OT, instrumentation and control systems, CISCO network and communication equipment
- Full C Class Drivers Licence along with ability to complete state-wide travel
What the role will involve
- Delivery of communication technology upgrade projects
- Review designs and tender documents and provide comments in terms of constructability, operability, and maintainability of assets
- Carry out inspection and testing at manufacturers’ premises and on construction sites, witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) pre-commissioning, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Prepare progress, inspection and testing plans and reports and review operational and maintenance planning specifications to optimise asset performance and reduce whole of life costs
- Review, modify and approve “as constructed’ designs and develops and facilitate comprehensive construction inspection and asset testing procedures and schedules.
- Review, analyse and report on contractor claims and variations in relation to work undertaken
- Provide specialist technical advice and guidance on the analysis of faults, failures and sub-optimal asset performance and facilitate cost-effective remedial action
- Provide coaching and support to new contractors in adopting Water Corporation processes and policies for works on-site
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 14 January 2024
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at ***********@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
