Field Substation Control & Automation Tech - Travel Ready

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A company vehicle to support thetravel

16.5% superannuation

Rostered day off every fortnight

Field and General-Purpose Allowances

Specialist training and development

20 weeks paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Discounts for wellbeing and lifestyle

Job summary

Transgrid seeks Substation Control and Automation Technicians to support testing, commissioning and improvements of onsite SCADA systems across Greater Sydney and regional NSW. You will work with PLCs, RTUs, IEDs and data networks on critical transmission assets, travelling to sites as required.

This highly mobile field role emphasizes hands-on delivery, strong technical documentation, and collaboration with contractors, engineers and customers.

Qualifications

• An Engineering Certificate, Associate Diploma or equivalent capability in control, automation, electrical or a related discipline.
• Experience with PLCs, RTUs, IEDs, onsite SCADA, industrial control systems or networked automation.
• Exposure to commissioning, site delivery, projects or complex fault finding, supported by sound technical documentation skills.
• A practical and collaborative approach, with initiative, curiosity and the ability to balance field work with detailed technical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test onsite SCADA systems, Remote Terminal Units, substation controls, data networks and special protection schemes.
• Support complex plant and renewable connection work, including high speed tripping schemes and technically advanced control solutions.
• Prepare minor designs, technical documentation, equipment specifications, project plans and practical site solutions.
• Manage control asset replacement activities and work closely with contractors, engineers, customers and other technical teams.
• Share specialist knowledge, improve procedures and provide trusted advice during commissioning, fault response and project delivery.

Skills

Practical field delivery

Collaboration

Initiative & curiosity

Technical analysis

Education

Engineering Certificate / Associate Diploma in control automation electrical

Tools

PLCs

RTUs

IEDs

onsite SCADA

Industrial control systems

Job description

Transgrid seeks Substation Control and Automation Technicians to support testing, commissioning and improvements of onsite SCADA systems across Greater Sydney and regional NSW. You will work with PLCs, RTUs, IEDs and data networks on critical transmission assets, travelling to sites as required.

This highly mobile field role emphasizes hands-on delivery, strong technical documentation, and collaboration with contractors, engineers and customers.