Operational Technology - Instrument Technician

Sydney Water; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 wellbeing support

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness passport

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking an Operational Technology - Instrument Technician to support flowmeter maintenance and project work. The role is field-based, requiring autonomy to manage tasks and adhere to safety standards across telemetry, instrumentation, and control systems.

You will calibrate instruments, perform commissioning, and work with RTUs and SCADA, contributing to critical water operations with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Field-based role requiring autonomous decision-making.
• Valid NSW Electrical licence with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules knowledge.
• Current confined spaces certificate + OHS White card.
• Industrial electrical installation and switchboard wiring experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply Sydney Water safety procedures while working on assets.
• Maintain field instrumentation including flowmeters and RTUs.
• Calibrate and service telemetry, flow monitoring equipment.
• Perform commissioning of new flowmeters to standard.
• Carry out field fault finding and install electrical projects as needed.
• Interpret scopes of work and contribute to project teams.

Skills

Electrical licence NSW

SCADA experience

Telemetry knowledge

Instrument calibration

Fault finding

Tools

SCADA systems

AutoCAD

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Operational Technology - Instrument Technician

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

• Exciting opportunity to work collaboratively and independently within Instrumentation, Automation & Control Services Team at Sydney Water
• EA Level 12-B ($67.98244 Hourly EA Base rate excluding super)
• Full-Time Permanent Position

About the Role

The Instrument Technician role will assist the business to deliver on critical flowmeter maintenance & ongoing project work on behalf of Sydney Water. The maintenance work will involve our strategic initiatives in the areas of Telemetry, Instrumentation, Automation, Pressure and Flow monitoring.Additional “on the job training” will be provided for the successful applicant.

• Apply Sydney Water safety procedures while working on assets
• Complete required duties to a high standard, on time and to a specification
• Undertake calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation including flowmeters
• Perform commissioning functions for new flowmeters to ensure standard compliance
• Maintain specialised flow measurement, pressure & monitoring equipment
• Ability to understand & diagnose issues with monitoring equipment including RTUs
• Perform electrical project work as required
• Interpret and deliver scopes of work to achieve successful outcomes
• Contribute and provide an active involvement in project team activities
• Undertake field activities, including fault finding, in line with relevant work instructions and standards

About You

Committed to ensure the safety and wellbeing to all Sydney Water employees, contractors and our customers. This is a field-based role, and you must be able to work autonomously with an initiative mindset to make field-based decisions.

You will have

• A Valid NSW Electrical licence with working knowledge of the latest version of AS/NZ 3000 wiring rules
• A valid or the ability to obtain a current confined spaces certificate + OHS White card
• Experience in the installation of electrical equipment in an Industrial Environment
• Experience with performing modifications to wiring within switchboards and document any modifications
• Ability to work under limited direction and to deadlines
• Worked with telemetry and interfaced SCADA systems and wiring desirable
• Experience with instrument calibration procedures and relevant Australian Standards desirable
• Effective written, computer and communication skills
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Competitive Remuneration:We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support:Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance:Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Fitness Passport:Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.

Please see Job Profile for the role’s full accountabilities.

For more information, or to request an accommodation information, you can contact ***************@sydneywater.com.au

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