Operational Technology - Instrument Technician

Sydney Water; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Water is hiring an Operational Technology - Instrument Technician to support maintenance and projects in telemetry, instrumentation, and flow monitoring. This field-based role requires a NSW Electrical licence, confined spaces and White Card, with experience in industrial electrical installation and SCADA interfaces.

The role involves calibration of field instruments, commissioning new flowmeters, and ensuring safety and compliance across assets.

Qualifications

• Valid NSW Electrical licence with knowledge of AS/NZ 3000 wiring rules.
• Current confined spaces certificate + OHS White Card.
• Experience in installation of electrical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Experience with telemetry and interfaced SCADA systems.
• Experience with instrument calibration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance and project work on flowmeters and instrumentation.
• Perform calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation including flowmeters.
• Conduct commissioning for new flowmeters to ensure standard compliance.
• Apply safety procedures while working on assets and meet specifications.
• Undertake field activities including fault finding in line with work instructions.

Skills

Telemetry knowledge

SCADA interfacing

Instrument calibration

Field-based decision making

Industrial electrical installation

Education

NSW Electrical licence

Confined spaces certificate

OHS White Card

Tools

SCADA systems

Flowmeters

Electrical switchboards wiring

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

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