SCADA & Instrumentation Technician — Water Systems

Tweed Shire Council; Chinderah; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Flexible work options

Training and development opportunities

Commuter use vehicle

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council is seeking a qualified professional to develop, install and maintain electronic Monitoring and Control Systems for water and sewer assets. You will support SCADA operations, monitor performance, and assist with capital planning within the Water Unit.

Ideally you hold a NSW Electrical or Contractor’s Licence, Instrumentation Cert IV or equivalent, plus proven PLC programming and radio telemetry experience.

Qualifications

• NSW Electrical or Contractor’s Licence is required.
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated competence in installing, maintaining and calibrating instrumentation.
• PLC programming experience (Ladder Logic / Function Block).
• SCADA systems and Radio Telemetry familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, install and maintain electronic Monitoring and Control Systems for water and sewer assets.
• Support SCADA operation and performance of infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and contribute to maintenance programs and capital planning.
• Provide technical support to Mechanical and Electrical teams.
• Collaborate within Water Unit with attention to detail and client service.

Skills

Electrical Licence

Instrumentation Certificate IV

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Radio telemetry

Troubleshooting

Education

Certificate IV in Instrumentation or equivalent

Dual Trade in Electrotechnology and Instrumentation

Job description

Tweed Shire Council is seeking a qualified professional to develop, install and maintain electronic Monitoring and Control Systems for water and sewer assets. You will support SCADA operations, monitor performance, and assist with capital planning within the Water Unit.

Ideally you hold a NSW Electrical or Contractor’s Licence, Instrumentation Cert IV or equivalent, plus proven PLC programming and radio telemetry experience.