Instrumentation and Controls Electrcian

State Water Corporation; Leeton; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight

Up to 16 weeks parental leave

Fertility leave

Wear allowance

Professional development & education

Remote area benefits

Salary starting from 116,904–128,599 +

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Electrician to join our team in a full-time, permanent capacity. This hands-on role supports and maintains essential water infrastructure across remote sites, ensuring safe, reliable operation of electrical, automation and communication systems.

Hybrid work arrangements apply, with potential on-site duties in NSW. Applicants should have an Electrical Supervisor Certificate and proven experience across instrumentation, control systems

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Supervisor Certificate is required.
• Proven capability across instrumentation, control systems and associated electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Ability to fault find and resolve end-to-end issues from SCADA servers to site instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and improve field-based instrumentation, automation and control systems including SCADA, telemetry, networks, power systems and site controls.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and automation issues to minimise downtime.
• Provide specialist advice and site-based knowledge for planning, design, testing, implementation and security of automation and communications systems.
• Plan, procure and coordinate instrumentation and control works ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Procure goods and services in line with policies and financial approvals.
• Audit, inspect and approve electrical works for compliance with standards and guidelines.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

Instrumentation & control

Fault finding

Remote site operations

On-call readiness

Education

Electrical Supervisor Certificate

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Electrician (Full time, Permanent) to join our team.

This role will play a critical role in supporting and maintaining essential water infrastructure that communities, industries and the environment rely on every day. In this hand-on position, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of complex electrical, automation and communication systems across a diverse network of remote sites.

We welcome applications from Leeton, Orange, Tumut and Wagga Wagga, NSW.

Our Perks and Benefits

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that's why we offer a load of benefits.

• Flexible working
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Access to remote area benefit packaging - based on work location
• Attractive Salary starting from $116,904-128,599 + 12% Super + Allowances

What you'll do

• Configure, maintain and continuously improve field-based instrumentation, automation and control systems, including SCADA, telemetry, communications networks, power systems and site control devices.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and rectify electrical and automation system issues to minimise downtime and maintain system availability.
• Deliver specialist advice and site-based knowledge to support planning, design, testing, implementation and security of automation and communications systems.
• Plan, procure and coordinate instrumentation and control works, ensuring contractors deliver high-quality outcomes safely and efficiently.
• Procure goods and services in line with policies and financial approvals, ensuring efficient use of resources across projects and maintenance activities.
• Audit, inspect and approve electrical works to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, regulatory requirements and organisational guidelines.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Electrical Supervisor Certificate
• Proven capability working across instrumentation, control systems and associated electrical/mechanical equipment
• Demonstrated ability to fault find and resolve issues end-to-end, from SCADA servers through to site instrumentation
• Hands-on expertise with PLC programming and field controllers, ideally within complex industrial environments
• Proven experience delivering field-based operations and maintenance activities
• Highly self-sufficient and comfortable working independently in remote and isolated locations
• Willingness to participate in an on-call 24/7 roster, providing support remotely or on-site when required

How we will support you

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility - and the way we work - with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you're required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

Our commitment & culture

WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Who we are

With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state's water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

We're the people taking care of the state's water at the source - capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.

For more information, please reach out to: *************@waternsw.com.au

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.

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