Remote SCADA Irrigation Controller | Field & Home Office

Broke Fordwich Private Irrigation District; Broke; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

The Broke Fordwich Private Irrigation District is seeking an Agricultural Irrigation System Controller to oversee day-to-day operation of a water delivery system in the Broke, Fordwich and Bulga areas. A strong focus on SCADA monitoring, fault finding and field maintenance will be essential, with autonomy and self-management at the core of the role.

The position offers a company car and a mix of field work with time for home-based tasks, reporting to the Operations Manager and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong computer literacy with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to self-manage and work independently.
• Understanding of problem solving and fault-finding methodologies.
• Reasonable level of physical fitness for fieldwork.
• Experience using basic tools and carrying out simple maintenance.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of water systems or hydraulics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor and control a water delivery system via a SCADA system, including some ad-hoc monitoring and control outside normal hours.
• Carry out fault finding and remediation when problems emerge.
• Handle customer enquiries and liaison.
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors.
• Carry out regular hardware checks and basic maintenance in the field.
• Provide hands-on assistance to the Maintenance Technician for maintenance and repair procedures.
• Write regular reports detailing statistics and events.
• Keep robust records and update the System Operating Manual when changes are made to system hardware or software.

Skills

Self-management

Initiative

Autonomous work

Problem-solving

Tools

SCADA systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The Broke Fordwich Private Irrigation District is seeking an Agricultural Irrigation System Controller to oversee day-to-day operation of a water delivery system in the Broke, Fordwich and Bulga areas. A strong focus on SCADA monitoring, fault finding and field maintenance will be essential, with autonomy and self-management at the core of the role.

The position offers a company car and a mix of field work with time for home-based tasks, reporting to the Operations Manager and collaborating with