Real Time Operations Engineer

ACEREZ; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEREZ is seeking a Real-Time Operations Engineer to lead 24/7 monitoring and control of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone transmission network, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance with NER Ch.4. You will manage outages, coordinate with AEMO and NSPs, develop procedures, and support the wider Operations team as energisation targets align with the 2028 timeline.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and SCADA/EMS experience are required; shift work on a 24/7 roster is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or working towards it.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of transmission system security, HV apparatus, protection & control.
• Basic understanding of power system modelling.
• Experience with SCADA / EMS operations.
• Experience with 24/7 shift work and fatigue management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SCADA and EMS to ensure security and reliability; respond to alarms.
• Coordinate with AEMO, generators and NSPs for outages.
• Manage emergencies and incidents; escalate as needed.
• Communicate information accurately to team and stakeholders.
• Log incidents, system status and communications accurately.
• Plan and execute planned outages; manage HV switching and isolation.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures; support OT testing.
• Direct maintenance contractors to ensure safe, compliant works.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Clear communication

Power system security

HV protection & control

Operating procedures

Safety rules

SCADA / EMS operations

Shift work 24/7 roster

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

EMS

Job description

Introduction: ACEREZ is a consortium, comprised of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy which has been appointed Preferred Network Operator by EnergyCo to design, deliver, operate and maintain the transmission line network for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ).

The new transmission infrastructure, which will combine high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and related infrastructure, will enable generators such as solar and wind farms and energy storage providers in the CWO REZ to connect to the electricity grid, providing a reliable supply of clean, affordable electricity for households and businesses across NSW while helping to meet the state’s newly legislated Net Zero targets.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Real-Time Operations Engineer will be responsible for real-time 24/7 operations of the ACEREZ network, in accordance with TNSP responsibilities stipulated in NER Ch.4. This role is crucial to ensuring efficient monitoring, control, communication, and direction of remote and field switching operations in accordance with Transmission Network Safety Rules.

The role will encompass end-to-end outage planning and safe access to the network, as well as providing support to the wider Operations team.

The CWO network is on schedule to be energised in 2028. Therefore, this role will involve establishment of processes and systems for all of the below key responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring the SCADA and energy management system to ensure compliance with REZ system security responsibilities across voltage and thermal stability, system strength and harmonics, and to detect any network issues or emergencies via prompt response to alarms.
• Liaising with AEMO, Generators and NSPs to safely manage planned outages.
• Emergency management and response to incidents as they arise, to manage and mitigate situations, escalating issues as required.
• Communicating information accurately to team members, management, and stakeholders
• Accurate logging of incidents, system status, and communications.
• Planning and executing planned outages, management of switching and safe isolation and earthing of HV electrical apparatus. Including review and approval of requests for access, development of HV switching instructions, and creation of contingency plans.
• Operational procedure creation and maintenance.
• Development and end user testing of operational technology.
• Direction of our maintenance contractor to ensure works are carried out safely and in accordance with the safety rules.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or working towards),
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Knowledge of transmission system security, HV apparatus, protection & control, operating procedures, and application of safety rules
• Basic understanding of power system modelling
• Experience with SCADA / EMS operations
• Experience with and willingness to undertake shift work on a 24/7 roster including effective management of fatigue.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our goal is to build a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and drives innovation through varied perspectives. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and look forward to creating a supportive workplace together.