Substation Control Technician

Join a respected electricity transmission operator that is responsible for a high voltage electricity transmission network. They are embarking on significant upgrades and installation of new assets across regional New South Wales resulting in sever positions for Substation Control Technicians to join their Delivery team.
Reporting into the Control and Communications Team Leader, you will focus on testing and commissioning of new installations and existing Substations SCADA Terminal Units and Substation Control Systems. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the development and implementation of project plans, expenditure estimation, coordination of work teams, commissioning, and the provision of progress reports.
Benefits for you:

• 9-day fortnight (26 rostered days off per year)
• 35 hour working week
• Overtime rates and penalties
• 15.5% Superannuation
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles
• Corporate fitness programs that includes access to gyms and pools
• A tailored skills development program, including leadership programs

Your key accountabilities include:

• Prepare clear, comprehensive, accurate and timely reports for use by management and stakeholders for decision making.
• Ensure that at the completion of work, clear, complete and organised documentation is retained in corporate systems and that further work required is logged.
• Prepare specifications for control minor works projects.
• Monitor the performance of contractors and suppliers with respect to time, cost, safety, and environment.
• Prepare and document designs for the minor augmentation of SCADA RTU's and Substation Controls.
• Manage major capital projects as allocated by the Delivery team.
• Contract works can range in value between several thousand and several million dollars.
• Prepare designs for the upgrades of Scada RTU's and Substation Controls
• Develop policies, strategies, and procedures on the new equipment.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and attributes:

• Engineering Certificate/Associate Diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with SAA wiring rules and other relevant Australian Standards
• Sound knowledge of SCADA, Local Area Networks, SCADA Outstations and Microprocessor Control Systems.
• Knowledge of business systems like - Ellipse, The Wire, Theos, TRIM, TRAC, etc
• Experience preparing and reviewing policies, strategies, and procedures
• Proficiency in all aspects of minor and major project management principals
• Experience with the preparation of documentation associated with minor design and augmentations
• Have prepared equipment specifications

This is a permanent staff position that will see you joining an employer of choice within the energy sector. You will play a critical role is installing and upgrading a portfolio of substation assets across regional New South Wales.
To be considered, all applicants must follow the link below and upload your current resume in word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Christian Sticklen at Resourceful Recruitment on the details below.
Phone: 07 3214 3601