Field Substation Controls Technician – Travel‑Heavy

Transgrid; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A company vehicle to support travel &’

16.5% superannuation

Rostered day off every fortnight

Field and General-Purpose Allowances

Specialist training and support from経験

20 weeks paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Discounts

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking Substation Control and Automation Technicians across NSW, including Newcastle, to design, test and commission advanced control systems for critical transmission assets. You will work at the edge of on-site automation, linking SCADA, RTUs, IEDs and PLCs with data networks and protection schemes.

Travel to multiple sites and extended assignments will be required. You will join a small, highly skilled team delivering new substations, renewable connections and upgrades, with a

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.
• A current NSW driver's license and a clear willingness to meet the substantial travel and time away requirements of the role.

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

PLCs/RTUs/IEDs/on-site SCADA

Industrial control systems

Networked automation

Test & commissioning

Education

Engineering Certificate

Associate Diploma or equivalent in control/automation/electrical

Job description

Transgrid is seeking Substation Control and Automation Technicians across NSW, including Newcastle, to design, test and commission advanced control systems for critical transmission assets. You will work at the edge of on-site automation, linking SCADA, RTUs, IEDs and PLCs with data networks and protection schemes.

Travel to multiple sites and extended assignments will be required. You will join a small, highly skilled team delivering new substations, renewable connections and upgrades, with a