Agricultural Irrigation System Controller

Broke Fordwich Private Irrigation District; Broke; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

The Broke Fordwich Private Irrigation District is seeking an Agricultural Irrigation System Controller to oversee day-to-day operation of a water delivery system in the Broke, Fordwich and Bulga areas. A strong focus on SCADA monitoring, fault finding and field maintenance will be essential, with autonomy and self-management at the core of the role.

The position offers a company car and a mix of field work with time for home-based tasks, reporting to the Operations Manager and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to self-manage and work independently.
• Understanding of problem solving and fault-finding methodologies.
• Reasonable level of physical fitness for fieldwork.
• Experience using basic tools and carrying out simple maintenance.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of water systems or hydraulics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor and control a water delivery system via a SCADA system, including some ad-hoc monitoring and control outside normal hours.
• Carry out fault finding and remediation when problems emerge.
• Handle customer enquiries and liaison.
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors.
• Carry out regular hardware checks and basic maintenance in the field.
• Provide hands-on assistance to the Maintenance Technician for maintenance and repair procedures.
• Write regular reports detailing statistics and events.
• Keep robust records and update the System Operating Manual when changes are made to system hardware or software.

Skills

Self-management

Initiative

Autonomous work

Problem-solving

Tools

SCADA systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Agricultural Irrigation System Controller

This role offers a high level of autonomy, self-management and flexibility, with a combination of field work in the Broke, Fordwich, and Bulga areas of the Hunter Valley along with a component of time working from home. A company car will be provided for the role.

Working in conjunction with the Maintenance Technician and reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for controlling and overseeing the day-to-day running of the system. The role is somewhat seasonal, featuring a higher workload in the summer months when customer demand for water is higher and a lighter workload in winter.

Key responsibilities

Remotely monitor and control a water delivery system via a SCADA system, including some ad-hoc monitoring and control outside normal working hours

Carry out fault finding and remediation when problems emerge

Handle customer enquiries and liaison

Liaise with and supervise external contractors

Carry out regular hardware checks and basic maintenance processes in the field

Provide hands-on assistance to the Maintenance Technician for maintenance and repair procedures

Write regular reports detailing statistics and events

Keep robust records and update the System Operating Manual when changes are made to the system hardware or software

About you

Strong computer literacy, including working knowledge of MS Word and Excel and the ability to diagnose and rectify basic PC problems and carry out basic PC setup work

Initiative, ability to self-manage and to work independently and autonomously

Understanding of problem solving and/or fault-finding methodologies

Reasonable level of physical fitness, as field work occasionally requires long walks, walking on uneven ground, or climbing fences to access sites

Experience using basic tools and carrying out simple maintenance

A valid driver's license

Knowledge of water systems, hydraulic engineering, electrical systems, SCADA systems, radio networks, or pumps is an advantage, but not essential

About us

The Broke Fordwich Private Irrigation District (BFPID) is a privately owned and operated irrigation water delivery network in the Broke, Fordwich and Bulga areas of the Hunter Valley. With 295 water delivery points spread across a large rural area, the system provides a vital water source to over 200 properties for agriculture, tourism and domestic gardens.