IPP Controls Manager

Aggreko; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to make your mark in a newly created role

Work from home or in the office

Paid training programs

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Project Control Systems Lead in Perth, Australia. The role involves standardizing and leading control systems design for power station projects.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and a wealth of experience in industrial control systems. This hybrid position offers opportunities for career development and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of equipment interfaces and protocols.
• Track record of successful project delivery in a technical lead role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery and integration of industrial control systems.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of systems.
• Coordinate closely with project teams and contractors.

Skills

Industrial control systems expertise

Vendor selection and relationship management

Strong understanding of industrial networks

Experience with PLC and SCADA systems

Renewable energy experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Controls Systems Engineering

Tools

CODESYS

AVEVA PlantSCADA

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

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.