Instrumentation & Controls Electrician (any location is regional Northern NSW)

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Electrician (Full-time) to join our Operations team in Northern NSW. The key role, is to operate and maintain site-based SCADA and associated equipment, manage contractors on site and conduct contract electrical work audit and approvals. It is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Preferred Locations : Dubbo, Hunter Hub,Tamworth, Armidale, Narrabri, Moree or other locations in regional Northern NSW

Our perks and benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.

• Flexible working arrangements
• 9-day fortnight
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Yearly corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Salary range $103,928 - $114,324 + Super
• And so much more

What you’ll do:

• Ensure the accurate and efficient implementation, configuration, and maintenance of field-based instrumentation and control systems on a daily basis.
• Identify and resolve electrical and automated system faults to minimise downtime for the Automation, Telemetry, and Communications Systems and associated assets.
• Capture and store data to provide data for the maintenance management system and other related service systems.
• Provide specialised technical advice and site specific knowledge for planning, conceptualisation, testing, implementing and security of, Automation, Telemetry, and Communications systems to reduce implementation risks and optimise performance.
• Plan, procure, and manage SCADA maintenance projects, to achieve productivity and quality outcomes and ensure that all contractors are trained and qualified
• Provide specialist electrical technical advice and also inspect, audit and approve project electrical work for compliance to Australian Standards, Regulations and WaterNSW standards.

What we are looking for:

• Certificate III in Electro-technology Electrician and Qualified Supervisors Certificate – Electrical
• Expertise in SCADA, Automation and PLC's
• Demonstrated expertise in the maintenance of water infrastructure and ability to produce technical documentation.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure involving SCADA equipment and associated electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Proven ability to find/rectify faults and maintain SCADA systems from SCADA server to site instrumentation.
• Expertise in maintaining, fault finding, and programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other field controllers, and with relational data base management.

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW, we embrace the opportunity to integrate work into our life by having full ownership of our work week. We value getting the job done rather than looking at your work hours.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/waternsw

More about our team/ culture:

We communicate openly and honestly while maintaining respect for each other. This means we get things done. We understand that everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.

Who is WaterNSW?

When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.