Hyperscale DCS & BMS Engineer (Niagara/Data Centre)

AirTrunk; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AirTrunk in Sydney seeks an experienced DCS/Niagara specialist to maintain and optimize the Distributed Control System across multiple data centres. You will back up systems, address cybersecurity, and work with third-party providers to keep firmware up to date.

You will lead optimization projects, handle incidents, and deliver reliable plant performance, with strong collaboration with site operations and engineering teams in a fast-paced hyperscale environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in maintenance, programming, and integration of Tridium Niagara based control systems (essential).
• Awareness of mission critical Data Centre infrastructure such as redundant electrical systems and chilled water plant control strategies.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, UPS, and associated plant and automation protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, DNP3).
• Ability to construct PLC code from scratch and understand existing ladder logic and DDC visual logic.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong background in DDC/PLC logic, BACnet/Modbus configuration, ICT/networking and server administration.
• Experience with DDC, BMS and SCADA products such as Distech Controls, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Moxa.

Responsibilities

• Fully maintain the Distributed Control System (DCS) and Central Monitoring System (CMS) from servers to field devices across multiple sites.
• Conduct system backups, ensure ICT and cybersecurity compliance, and collaborate with 3rd party providers for firmware/software updates.
• Provide risk-mitigated plant optimization strategies and analyze data to improve system performance and reliability.
• Attend to controls-related incidents, perform root cause analysis, and provide L1 to L3 technical support across site teams.
• Address Niagara diagnostics and maintain communication protocols for peak efficiency.
• Collaborate with site operations during maintenance activities to ensure effective integration and confidence in operations.
• Lead DCS-related projects focused on system optimization and safe change management.

Skills

Niagara Niagara-based control systems

Data centre infrastructure

HVAC knowledge

PLC programming

DDC/SCADA

Networking

Communication

Tools

Distech Controls

Johnson Controls

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Moxa

Job description

AirTrunk in Sydney seeks an experienced DCS/Niagara specialist to maintain and optimize the Distributed Control System across multiple data centres. You will back up systems, address cybersecurity, and work with third-party providers to keep firmware up to date.

You will lead optimization projects, handle incidents, and deliver reliable plant performance, with strong collaboration with site operations and engineering teams in a fast-paced hyperscale environment.