Scada Engineer

Company description:

There's never been a better time to be in energy. And there's never been a more exciting time to be at Endeavour Energy.

More than 2.7 million people across New South Wales rely on us every day for the supply of safe and reliable power to their homes and businesses. We employ more than 1,700 people across our catchment, making us one of the largest employers in Sydney's Greater West.

We need talented people who care about one another and the work they do. Why? Because we're one of Australia's fastest growing networks, connecting 20,000 new customers each year, including the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. And when we power together, we go further, faster; towards a smarter, more sustainable future for us all.

Job description:

As a vital member of our team, you will play a crucial role in configuring, commissioning, and providing essential support for the SCADA system. Reporting to a Senior Automation Engineer, your responsibilities will be instrumental in ensuring the effective control and monitoring of the Endeavour Energy electrical network. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to our innovative projects, collaborate with a skilled team, and make a significant impact on the reliability and efficiency of our electrical infrastructure.

• Drive impactful changes in one of Australia's leading energy distributors by designing and implementing innovative solutions for a secure, reliable, and resilient network.
• Be directly involved in advancing our decarbonisation strategy by contributing to innovative projects like micro-grids, community batteries, and renewable energy zones.
• Engage in project-oriented work, with cutting-edge solutions, within a collaborative team, promoting both technical and professional growth, supported by a well-defined career path.
• A culture centred around collaborative problem-solving, prioritising personal wellbeing, providing work/life balance flexibility, and recognising and rewarding your contributions.
• An organisation-wide commitment to investing in both people and technology, aligning with future business strategies, innovations, and initiatives.
• A great opportunity to either kick-start your career and build a foundation or continue growing within the power industry, with opportunities for both entry-level and experienced professionals.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and positive individual whose professional demeanour aligns with our organisational values. As an energetic contributor, you thrive in an environment that encourages innovative problem-solving in a technical context. Your proactive approach and collaborative mindset will make you a key player in our team. If you're an enthusiastic problem-solver who values positive workplace culture, we encourage you to join us in shaping our collective success.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, configure, commission, and maintain the SCADA system to ensure reliable control and monitoring of the Endeavour Energy electrical network, including the configuration of the Master Station, user interfaces and RTU databases.
• Configuring and maintaining the telemetry and control integration between Endeavour Energy's SCADA and ADMS Systems
• Implement network automation software routines by interpreting specific requirements to ensure correct operation of the SCADA system in line with business requirements and operating philosophies.
• Ensure meticulous documentation compliance, especially pertaining to SCADA project and design documentation and the implementation of network automation software routines.
• Offer SCADA support, especially during network emergencies, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the electrical network, with a commitment to rostered after-hours support.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in the provision of effective support of the SCADA system and the resolution of issues.
• High-level administration of SCADA systems, including servers, operating systems, and application software.
• Provide advice on SCADA requirements for projects and network automation software routines, and on the effective use of SCADA systems.
• Contribute to the development of designs for SCADA projects, policies, standards, specifications, procedures, and base designs.
• Contribute and support the development and the rollout of pilots and trials.
• Develop and implement design and test practices, tools and templates, and quality management system elements to ensure that designs are done efficiently and accurately to minimise adverse impacts to operations, network reliability, and safety.
• Support change management initiatives, including cross-sectional projects and apply a broad knowledge of the power system, and its operation, to achieve appropriate end solutions.
• Offer formal engineering supervision, including thorough checks and audits of works.
• Deliver advanced technical support and adeptly solve diverse cross-functional problems.

Qualifications, Certifications and Licences

• Bachelor of Engineering or registered in New South Wales as a Professional Engineer

Applications Close: 14 February 2024

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