SCADA Configuration and Test Engineer

About us

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities, and our employees. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

Your role will involve:

The purpose of SCADA Configuration and Test Engineer role is to assist in the development of RTU/PLC software and testing for water and wastewater systems and to contribute to project co-ordination, review of electrical drawings, review scope of works and provide technical advice on issues related to control system software and its application to the water and wastewater systems. This resource is responsible for the design, development, support, maintenance and refinement of SCADA/IoT Control Systems and software, to achieve monitoring and control of Sydney Water assets in the water and wastewater systems.

What will you be doing?

Build a positive safety culture by being a visible safety leader (Ensure safety by design)

Attend project, HAZOP and CHAZOP meetings and workshops when required

Provide input for the development and implementation of safe work practices to ensure the safety of self and others.

Testing of new routine SCADA Human Machine Interface (HMI) and database configuration changes.

Utilise integrated change and software management systems.

Prepare test, commissioning and configuration documentation for water and wastewater sites

Follow procedures for the configuration, testing and commissioning process.

Qualification and Experience:

Essential:

The ideal candidate should have recognised degree or equivalent qualification in areas such as (but not limited to) Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Mechatronics or Control Engineering.

Understand industry standard RTU/PLC programming languages

Basic Knowledge of SCADA system

Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to liaise with Sydney Water’s personnel and external parties.

Demonstrated commitment to WHS and the principles of EEO

Desirable:

Exposure to Computer programming Languages

Exposure to instrumentation relating to water system.

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. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing date: 20 February 2025 For more information, or to request an accomodation 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, 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.