Instrumentation & Controls Electrician

Soldier On; Orange City Council; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight with full pay

Parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Fertility leave

Wear allowance

Professional development support

Remote area benefit packaging

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Electrician to maintain and improve field-based automation systems, including SCADA, telemetry and site control devices. The role involves diagnosing faults, planning works, and coordinating contractors across remote sites in NSW.

You will contribute to safe and efficient operation while supporting planning, testing and security of automation networks. Hybrid work is available with on-site field duties as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Supervisor Certificate required.
• Experience with instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment.
• Strong fault-finding across SCADA and site instrumentation.
• Hands-on PLC programming in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and improve field instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and automation issues to minimise downtime.
• Provide site-based expertise for planning, design, testing and security of automation and communications systems.
• Procure and coordinate instrumentation works with contractors.
• Audit electrical works for compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Instrumentation and control

PLC programming

Remote site work

Field-based operations

Education

Electrical Supervisor Certificate

Tools

SCADA systems

Telemetry equipment

Industrial networks

Job description

Ready to make a splash in your career? 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 hands-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 and Tumut NSW

Our Perks and 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.

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: [e-mail]. You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW. We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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