Process Control Engineer

Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared company vehicle

Flexible work arrangements

12 RDOs per year

Annual performance reviews

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Water in Shepparton seeks a Process Control Engineer to provide specialist engineering across our OT environment, supporting treatment plants and networks. You will lead governance, change management and cybersecurity compliance while driving improvements across our OT facilities.

The role is based in Shepparton with some travel to service regions; flexible work arrangements are available in line with GVW policy. Australian citizen or permanent resident required.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher qualification in engineering or science with a focus on process control or control systems.
• Experience in process control engineering, industrial automation or OT environments.
• Experience applying Management of Change (MoC) and configuration management practices.
• Strong understanding of control systems, risk management and engineering governance.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe system design.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist engineering expertise across GVW’s OT environment, supporting treatment plants, networks and facilities.
• Act as technical authority for process control engineering, ensuring systems are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
• Lead governance and change management practices and support capital projects.
• Champion cybersecurity compliance and drive continuous improvement across GVW’s OT environment.

Skills

Process control engineering

Industrial automation

MoC / Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety & risk management

Governance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certificate IV or higher in Engineering/Science (process control)

Job description

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our purpose is to support healthy and prosperous communities.

Are you passionate about automation, process control and operational technology?

We’re seeking a technically capable and collaborative professional who can combine strong engineering expertise with the ability to influence, guide and support stakeholders across the business.

Join our team and play a key role in ensuring the systems that support essential water services are safe, efficient and fit for the future, while helping deliver essential services across our region.

About your new role...

As our Process Control Engineer, you will provide specialist engineering expertise across GVW’s Operational Technology (OT) environment, supporting the systems that underpin our treatment plants, networks and operational facilities.

Working across operational, engineering and digital teams, you’ll act as the technical authority for process control engineering, ensuring systems are safe, reliable and fit for purpose. You’ll lead governance and change management practices, support capital projects, champion cybersecurity compliance and drive continuous improvement across GVW’s OT environment.

This position is based in Shepparton and may require some travel across GVW’s service region including Shepparton/Seymour/Alexandra/Cobram. Flexible work arrangements are available, where operationally appropriate, in line with GVW policy.

About you...

We're looking for someone with:

• Certificate IV or higher qualification in Engineering or Science with a focus on process control or control systems (e.g. Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering, or a lesser qualification supported by a minimum of 7 years relatable experience
• Demonstrated experience in process control engineering, industrial automation or Operational Technology environments
• Experience applying Management of Change (MoC) and configuration management practices
• Strong understanding of control systems, operational risk management and engineering governance
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and safe system design
• Highly developed problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work across multidisciplinary teams

Please note all applicants must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident or have a visa permitting work in Australia and hold a current driver’s licence.

You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.

• Classification GVW4: $102,352 - $123,812 + superannuation (starting salary point is negotiable dependent upon relevant qualifications, skills and experience demonstrated).
• Full-time position with flexibility available (minimum 0.8 - 1.0 FTE)
• 12 Rostered Days Off (RDO’s) per year
• Access to a shared company vehicle for community and work purposes (non-private use).
• Shepparton based – regional lifestyle benefits
• Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in.
• An organisation committed to OHS and safe working practices and the wellbeing of its staff including flu vaccinations, skin checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive team culture
• Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
• Annual performance reviews that recognise, encourage and reward performance.
• Flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace

For further information on this position, you are encouraged to contact Stephen Martin – Process Control & Engineering Coordinator on 0439 819 659 or Samar Patel – Manager Operations Control & Maintenance on 0429 587 906

Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives