Operational Technology - Instrument Technician

Sydney Water; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

24/7 wellbeing support

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking an Instrument Technician to support flowmeter maintenance and project work across telemetry and control systems.

You will perform calibration, commissioning of new flow meters, and maintain instrumentation while adhering to safety standards. The role is field-based and requires autonomous decision-making in NSW sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with field instrumentation and flowmeters.
• Ability to interpret monitoring equipment issues and diagnose faults.
• Experience in electrical project work and wiring changes.

Responsibilities

• Apply safety procedures while working on assets.
• Complete duties to a high standard, on time and to specification.
• Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation including flowmeters.
• Perform commissioning of new flowmeters and ensure compliance.
• Maintain flow measurement, pressure and monitoring equipment.
• Diagnose issues with monitoring equipment including RTUs.
• Work on electrical project tasks as required.
• Interpret and deliver scopes of work for successful outcomes.
• Contribute to project team activities and fieldwork.
• Field activities including fault finding per work instructions.

Skills

Telemetry experience

SCADA interfacing

Instrument calibration

Fault finding

Effective communication

Education

NSW Electrical licence

Confined spaces certificate

OHS White Card

Tools

SCADA systems

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.

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