Lead Electrical and Control Systems Engineer

Pyrocal Pty Ltd; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyrocal Pty Ltd is seeking a Lead Electrical and Control Systems Engineer to drive the electrical, instrumentation and PLC/SCADA discipline across Pyrocal's commercial projects in Australia.

You will own the control philosophy and automation platform, lead multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate contractors, and ensure designs meet AS/NZS standards.

This senior role requires a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and RPEQ registration (or within 12 months).

Qualifications

• Eight years' experience in electrical and control systems design for industrial process plant, including at least three years in a senior or lead role.
• Proven PLC, SCADA programming and commissioning experience.
• Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS 60079, AS/NZS 4024 and AS 61508/AS IEC 61511.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical, instrumentation and PLC/SCADA control systems across Pyrocal's projects.
• Own control philosophy and automation platform.
• Direct consulting engineers, programming contractors and electrical subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain code bases and change-control processes.
• Lead factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning and upgrades.
• Provide remote and on-site client support and fault-finding.
• Review design deliverables and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

RPEQ registration or able to obtain within 12 months

Tools

Schneider Electric PLC

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Lead Electrical and Control Systems Engineer

Reporting to the CEO and working as part of Pyrocal's engineering management team, the Lead Electrical and Control Systems Engineer will lead the electrical, instrumentation and control systems discipline across Pyrocal's commercial projects.

As the design authority for all electrical and control systems, you will own the control philosophy, electrical design and automation platform for Pyrocal's Continuous Carbonisation Technology systems.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the controls for proven, internationally deployed technology and have a direct influence on Pyrocal's engineering direction.

Key responsibilities

Contribute to a multi-disciplined Engineering team to deliver projects and advance Pyrocal's technology solutions.

Lead the design, optimisation and delivery of electrical, instrumentation and PLC/SCADA control systems.

Direct and coordinate consulting engineers, programming contractors and electrical subcontractors.

Develop and maintain Pyrocal's Schneider Electric PLC and Ignition SCADA code base, standards and change-control processes.

Lead factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, programming, debugging and upgrades.

Provide technical support to clients (remote and on site), including fault-finding, secure remote access and system improvements.

Review and approve electrical and control design deliverables, including control philosophies, I/O lists, cause-and-effect matrices, schematics and as-built documentation.

Specify and procure switchboards, variable speed drives, instrumentation, analysers and other control hardware.

Represent the discipline at design reviews, HAZOPs and other risk assessments.

Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and client requirements.

About you

A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.

Current RPEQ registration in an electrical area, or the ability to obtain registration within 12 months.

At least eight years' experience in electrical and control systems design for industrial process plant, including at least three years in a senior or lead role.

Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and directing consultants and contractors.

Proven PLC, SCADA programming and commissioning experience.

Experience with Schneider Electric PLCs and Ignition SCADA will be highly regarded.

Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS 60079, AS 4024 and AS 61508 / AS IEC 61511.

Strong technical writing, communication and documentation skills.

About us

Pyrocal is an Australian-owned engineering company delivering practical solutions to waste and resource recovery challenges. Pyrocal designs, builds and installs thermal carbonisation systems that convert biomass and residual waste into useful heat and biocarbon. Our Continuous Carbonisation Technology has been commercially deployed since 2014, with installations across eight countries. Our systems process challenging waste streams including biosolids, agricultural and forestry residues. Based in Toowoomba, Pyrocal has a multidisciplinary team working across engineering, manufacturing, project delivery and carbon markets.

Pyrocal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value integrity, accountability, adaptability and a commitment to delivering practical solutions for our customers.