DCS/BMS Service Engineer

AirTrunk; North Shore; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AirTrunk is recruiting a skilled DCS/SCADA engineer to maintain and optimise our Niagara-based control systems across multiple hyperscale data centres. You will work on the DCS/CMS, back up systems, and coordinate with third-party providers to ensure high availability and security.

This role requires hands-on programming, integration expertise and a proactive approach to incident resolution. You will analyse large data sets, implement system enhancements for performance and energy efficiency,

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience maintaining, programming and integrating Tridium Niagara based control systems.
• Experience with HVAC and critical infrastructure control strategies.
• Ability to interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Experience with DDC/PLC logic and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with automation protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, DNP3.

Responsibilities

• DCS and CMS maintenance across multiple sites, including backups and firmware updates.
• Lead small improvement projects to optimise system performance and energy efficiency.
• Provide L1–L3 technical support and incident management for controls issues.
• Address Niagara diagnostics and ensure robust communication protocols and data integrity.
• Collaborate with site operations to ensure safe, reliable control system operation.

Skills

Niagara/Niagara-based control systems

PLC ladder logic

ICT/networking

Data centre infrastructure

Strong communication

Tools

Distech Controls

Johnson Controls

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Moxa

Job description

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?

AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.

Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…

Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

Your Impact

• Providing technical expertise relating to the DCS with a heavy emphasis on maintenance, system optimisation and root cause analysis
• Ensuring that the existing systems are maintained to the highest possible standards with the ultimate goal: a fine-tuned control system that provides information that can be heavily relied on and quickly address, prevent and/or anticipate any system errors that may arise
• Lead and manage small‑scale improvement projects aimed at enhancing system performance and efficiency.
• Being part of a wider in‑sourced DCS Service & Support Team supporting infrastructure across the whole of Asia

Your Day to Day

• DCS and CMS Maintenance: Fully maintain the Distributed Control System (DCS) and Central Monitoring System (CMS) from servers to field devices across multiple sites, ensuring efficient operation as per the maintenance scope of works. This includes conducting system backups, ensuring ICT and cybersecurity compliance, and updating firmware/software in collaboration with 3rd party providers.
• Optimization and Risk Mitigation: Provide risk‑mitigated plant optimization strategies, including system optimization and energy efficiency initiatives. Analyze vast amounts of data to generate actionable insights and recommendations, using analytics‑based approaches to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Incident Management and Technical Support: Attend to controls‑related incidents, including event investigations, root cause analysis, and problem management. Provide L1 to L3 technical support across site teams and other locations as required, ensuring adherence to response priority SLAs.
• Niagara Diagnostics and Communication Protocols: Address performance issues within Niagara applications, ensuring optimal functionality. Maintain communication protocols at peak efficiency, resolving issues that cause lags or high processor utilization.
• Collaboration and Site Confidence: Work closely with site operations teams during maintenance activities, ensuring open communication and integration with site teams to build strong relationships and confidence in system operations. Contribute to the successful resolution of post‑construction controls‑related defects.
• Continual Improvement and Project Delivery: Lead and support DCS‑related projects aimed at system optimization and operational improvements that benefit data centre facilities. Ensure adherence to system baselines, safe work practices, and change management procedures.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years experience in the maintenance, programming, and integration of Tridium Niagara based control systems (essential); data centre experience preferred
• Awareness of mission critical Data Centre infrastructure such as redundant electrical systems and chilled water plant control strategies
• A working knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, UPS, and associated plant and the different automation protocols, e.g. BACnet, Modbus, DNP3, etc.
• Ability to construct PLC code from scratch and fully understand existing code including industrial PLC ladder logic and DDC visual logic
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications
• Possess strong technical implementation background in DDC/PLC logic, Bacnet/Modbus configuration, ICT/networking and server administration
• Experience working with a range of DDC, BMS and SCADA products and platforms such as Distech Controls, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Moxa and so forth.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as ASHRAE, BCA, AS.
• Hands‑on experience in plant optimisation and tuning
• Strong computer and networking skills
• Strong communicator with the ability to interact with all professional levels within an organisation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

The AirTrunk Culture

Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast‑track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.

The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.

Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.

Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale.

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