Field Substation Control & Automation Technician

Transgrid; Orange City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

16.5% superannuation

Rostered day off every fortnight

Field and General-Purpose Allowances

Specialist training

20 weeks parental leave

Novated leasing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking Substation Control and Automation Technicians across NSW. You will join a small, highly specialised team responsible for onsite control systems that keep Australia's transmission assets safe, reliable and intelligent.

This role is highly mobile, with frequent travel and extended periods away from home. Bring experience in control, automation or electrical environments and a practical, collaborative mindset; training and strong benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Engineering certificate or Associate Diploma in control, automation, electrical or related discipline.
• Experience with PLCs, RTUs, IEDs, onsite SCADA and industrial control systems.
• Exposure to commissioning, site delivery, projects or fault finding with strong documentation skills.
• Practical, collaborative approach with initiative and curiosity; able to balance field work with analysis.
• Hold a current NSW driver's license and be willing to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test onsite SCADA systems, RTUs, substation controls, data networks and SP schemes.
• Support complex plant and renewable connection work, including high-speed tripping schemes and advanced control solutions.
• Prepare minor designs, technical documentation, equipment specs, project plans and site solutions.
• Manage control asset replacement activities and coordinate with contractors, engineers and customers; share knowledge.

Skills

PLCs/RTUs/IEDs

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Site delivery

Education

Engineering certificate/associate diploma in control/automation/electrical

Tools

SCADA testing tools

Job description

Transgrid is seeking Substation Control and Automation Technicians across NSW. You will join a small, highly specialised team responsible for onsite control systems that keep Australia's transmission assets safe, reliable and intelligent.

This role is highly mobile, with frequent travel and extended periods away from home. Bring experience in control, automation or electrical environments and a practical, collaborative mindset; training and strong benefits are provided.