Field Instrument Technician: Flow, Telemetry & SCADA

Sydney Water; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a qualified Electrician – Instrument Technician to support flowmeter maintenance and project work across telemetry, instrumentation, automation, and monitoring systems. The role is field-based and requires autonomous decision-making, with on-the-job training provided.

Key requirements include an NSW Electrical licence, instrumentation certification, a current NSW driver’s licence, and evidence of safe, high-standard field work.

Qualifications

• A Valid NSW Electrical licence with working knowledge of the latest version of AS/NZ 3000 wiring rules.
• Industrial Instrumentation certification.
• A current NSW drivers’ licence.
• A valid or the ability to obtain a current confined spaces certificate + OHS White card.
• Experience in the installation of electrical equipment in an Industrial Environment.
• Experience with performing modifications to wiring within switchboards and document any modifications.
• Ability to work under limited direction and to deadlines.
• Worked with telemetry and interfaced SCADA systems and wiring desirable.
• Experience with instrument calibration procedures and relevant Australian Standards desirable.
• Effective written, computer and communication skills.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Responsibilities

• Apply Sydney Water safety procedures while working on assets.
• Complete required duties to a high standard, on time and to a specification.
• Undertake calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation including flowmeters.
• Perform commissioning functions for new flowmeters to ensure standard compliance.
• Maintain specialised flow measurement, pressure & monitoring equipment.
• Ability to understand & diagnose issues with monitoring equipment including RTUs.
• Perform electrical project work as required.
• Interpret and deliver scopes of work to achieve successful outcomes.
• Contribute and provide an active involvement in project team activities.
• Undertake field activities, including fault finding, in line with relevant work instructions and standards.

Skills

Valid NSW electrical licence

Industrial instrumentation

NSW drivers’ licence

Telemetry & SCADA familiarity

Electrical field maintenance

Education

NSW Electrical licence (certificate/licence)

Industrial Instrumentation certification

Tools

SCADA systems

Telemetry wiring

Job description

Sydney Water is seeking a qualified Electrician – Instrument Technician to support flowmeter maintenance and project work across telemetry, instrumentation, automation, and monitoring systems. The role is field-based and requires autonomous decision-making, with on-the-job training provided.

Key requirements include an NSW Electrical licence, instrumentation certification, a current NSW driver’s licence, and evidence of safe, high-standard field work.