IPP Controls Manager

Aggreko, LLC; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive pay

Training & tuition reimbursement

Safety culture

Volunteer program

Career development

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Project Control Systems Lead to standardise and lead control systems design and delivery on IPP Power Solution projects. You will coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless integration and successful project execution.

You will bring a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Controls Engineering and 5–10 years of industrial control experience, with PLC/SCADA expertise and knowledge of CODESYS or AVEVA PlantSCADA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering.
• 5–10 years in industrial control systems experience.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with vendor selection and management.
• Knowledge of codes/standards for power projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery and integration of industrial control systems within complex power station projects.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of industrial control systems within project scope.
• Prepare control system scopes of work aligned with project requirements.
• Review and approve control system designs, configurations, and documentation.
• Coordinate closely with project delivery teams, engineering disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with schedules and technical requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across control system design, PLC/SCADA implementation, system architecture validation, testing and commissioning.
• Support the evaluation and selection of control system contractors.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with controls contractors.
• Coordinate between equipment vendors and controls contractors to ensure seamless integration.
• Be accountable for quality, compliance, documentation, and system performance during commissioning.
• Identify project risks related to control systems

Skills

Control systems

Project leadership

Vendor management

PLC/SCADA

Industrial networks

CODESYS

AVEVA PlantSCADA

Power generation

Education

Electrical/Controls Eng

Tools

None

Job description

Aggreko is the global leader in providing temporary power, temperature control, and energy solutions. As the energy transition gains momentum, our projects are becoming increasingly complex, with a critical reliance on control systems and operational technology. We’re seeking a visionary leader to shape our digital and control strategy and drive transformative change.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make your mark in this newly created role
• Work from home or in the office, Hybrid
• Competitive compensation
• Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Safety-focused culture
• Community volunteering program
• A range of career development opportunities

The Project Control Systems Lead will be responsible for standardising and leading the controls systems design and delivery with third parties on our IPP Power Solution projects. You will manage the delivery of control systems within power station projects, reporting to the project delivery team. This role focuses on coordinating and implementing industrial control system solutions while ensuring seamless integration between equipment vendors, controls contractors, and internal stakeholders. The position plays a crucial role in project execution by managing the technical aspects of control system delivery within the overall project framework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery and integration of industrial control systems within complex power station projects
• Lead the technical design and implementation of industrial control systems within project scope
• Prepare control system scopes of work aligned with project requirements
• Review and approve control system designs, configurations, and documentation
• Coordinate closely with project delivery teams, engineering disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with schedules, technical requirements, and overall project objectives
• Provide technical leadership across control system design, PLC/SCADA implementation, system architecture validation, testing, and commissioning
• Support the evaluation and selection of control system contractors
• Manage day-to-day interactions with controls contractors
• Coordinate between equipment vendors and controls contractors to ensure seamless integration
• Manage vendor interfaces and contribute field insights to product development
• Be accountable for quality, compliance, documentation, and system performance during commissioning.
• Identify project risks related to control systems

What you will bring

• A Bachelors Degree or higher in Electrical and /or Controls Systems Engineering
• Deep industrial controls expertise, including PLC’s and SACAD platforms, gained in 5-10 years of experience in industrial control systems
• Experience with CODESYS and AVEVA PlantSCADA would be advantageous
• Strong commercial experience relating to vendor selection and relationship management from tender through to commissioning including 3rd party vendors
• Strong understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols
• Knowledge of power station / power generation operations and control systems
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Strong understanding of equipment interfaces and protocols
• Experience with system integration within larger project contexts
• Ideally have renewable energy experience, managing the complexity of integrating hybrid systems
• Track record of successful project delivery in a technical lead role
• Experience in vendor coordination and management
• Background in project execution environments

Why join Aggreko?

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers. Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are: Dynamic. Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There’s a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other. Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly. Innovative. We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together. Together. We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done. Equal employment opportunity We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it. No two days are the same. We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities. If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly. We are building a culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we achieve our potential. Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.