SCADA Field Commissioning Engineer

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 the Role:

As a SCADA Field Commissioning Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for monitoring and controlling vital water and wastewater assets, including water pumping stations, sewage pumping stations, and water storage reservoirs. You will help us manage the technical activities associated with the planning, delivery, and commissioning of our Integrated Instrumentation, Control, Automation, and Telemetry System (IICATS).

Your key responsibilities will include:

Field Commissioning: Conducting field commissioning of SCADA sites, ensuring top-notch quality and standards of workmanship, and configuring instrumentation and control equipment.

Fault Diagnosis: Leveraging your expertise in electrical control circuits and P&I diagrams to diagnose faults and recommend minor modifications to electrical control circuits or instrumentation loops.

Client Liaison: Advising both external and internal clients on technical issues related to SCADA requirements.

Technical Support: Responding to technical inquiries and providing critical system fault response, diagnosis, and rectification during the commissioning of SCADA assets.

Field-Based Work:

This role involves hands-on fieldwork, where you may encounter challenging conditions, including high safety risks. You might work at heights, in adverse weather, or within wastewater systems. A pre-employment medical assessment is required to ensure you're ready for the job.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Qualifications:

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or a related discipline with proven experience in the commissioning of SCADA or equivalent process control systems.

A Valid NSW Electrical licence with working knowledge of the latest version of AS/NZ 3000 wiring rules

A current NSW driver’s licence

Thorough knowledge and extensive experience in the commissioning and operation of SCADA or process control systems; and

Extensive experience demonstrating the ability to review electrical drawings.

Closing date: 8^th July 2025

For more information, or to request an accommodation information, you can contact sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. 

 Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

 We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans. 

 As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.