Senior Control Systems Engineer

Aggreko, LLC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Bonuses

Job summary

Aggreko in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead design, integration and commissioning of PLC, SCADA and industrial networks for a major hybrid power generation project.

You will work with engineering teams, vendors and site personnel to develop control philosophies, perform FAT/SAT tests, and deliver robust automation solutions for renewable energy, storage and thermal generation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in control systems engineering within power generation, utilities, mining, oil and gas, renewables or other major industrial environments.
• Good understanding of PLC architecture, remote I/O, instrumentation interfaces and industrial communication protocols.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC Allen-Bradley, Schneider and Codesys programming.
• Strong experience with PlantSCADA systems.
• Experience designing, reviewing or troubleshooting industrial Ethernet networks.
• Experience preparing and reviewing functional design specifications and control philosophies.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or technically managing engineering consultants and system integrators.
• Practical experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning and troubleshooting complex control systems.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A delivery-focused approach and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design and review detailed control systems (PLC, SCADA and network).
• Develop, review and maintain PLC control philosophies, functional descriptions, cause-and-effect documentation, control narratives and system architecture.
• Support PLC programming and software development.
• Review and verify PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial network designs and provide technical direction to engineers and vendors.
• Coordinate interfaces between control systems and electrical, mechanical, BESS, solar, thermal generation and balance-of-plant systems.
• Review communication protocols and interfaces (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA).
• Develop and witness FATs and participate in system integration testing.
• Support SAT, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Ensure control system documentation, software backups and as-built documentation are properly managed and handed over to Operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Delivery-focused

Independent worker

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

Codesys

PlantSCADA

Industrial Ethernet networks

Job description

## Senior Control Systems EngineerBewerben: Melbourne, Australia: Brisbane: Perth: Melbourne: Full time: Heute ausgeschrieben: JR21709We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world. We’re looking for askilled and passionate **Senior Control Systems Engineer** to join our Engineering team and play a key role in the delivery of a major hybrid power generation project incorporating renewable generation, battery energy storage and thermal generation. This is a permanent position, commencing with the current hybrid power plant project and continuing into future Aggreko projects and operational activities.Working closely with the Engineering team, you will take a hands-on technical role across control system design, engineering assurance, integration, testing and commissioning. The role combines detailed engineering work with the technical supervision and coordination of specialist consultants delivering the project's PLC, SCADA and industrial network systems. This role will suit an experienced controls engineer who enjoys both detailed technical engineering and practical project delivery, and who is comfortable working across engineering offices, vendor facilities and remote project sites. **Why Aggreko?** Here are some of the perks and rewards.* **Innovative Projects:** Be at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, making a real impact.* **Professional Growth:** Benefit from ongoing training and career development opportunities.* **Diverse and Inclusive Team:** Join a global, collaborative, and supportive work environment.* **Competitive Benefits** – Enjoy market-leading pay, bonuses, and career progression.**What you’ll do:*** Undertake design and review detailed control systems (PLC, SCADA and network).* Develop, review and maintain PLC control philosophies, functional descriptions, cause-and-effect documentation, control narratives and system architecture.* Support PLC programming and software development.* Review and verify PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial network designs prepared by and, provide technical direction and supervision to engineering consultants and vendors.* Review control system drawings, I/O lists, network architecture, interface schedules, alarm lists, control philosophies and functional design specifications.* Coordinate interfaces between the control system and electrical, mechanical, BESS, solar, thermal generation and balance-of-plant systems.* Review communication protocols and interfaces including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP , OPC UA and other industrial communication systems as applicable.* Develop and witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).* Attend vendor facilities for FAT and system integration testing as required.* Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), functional testing and pre-commissioning.* Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support during commissioning and plant performance testing.* Ensure control system documentation, software backups, configuration files and final as-built documentation are appropriately managed and handed over to Operations.**You’ll have the following skills and experience:*** A degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.* Significant experience in control systems engineering within power generation, utilities, mining, oil and gas, renewables or other major industrial environments.* Good understanding of PLC architecture, remote I/O, instrumentation interfaces and industrial communication protocols.* Strong hands-on experience with PLC Allen-Bradley, Schnieder and Codesys programming.* Strong experience with PlantSCADA systems.* Experience designing, reviewing or troubleshooting industrial Ethernet networks.* Experience preparing and reviewing functional design specifications and control philosophies.* Demonstrated experience supervising or technically managing engineering consultants and system integrators.* Practical experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning and troubleshooting complex control systems.* Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* A practical, delivery-focused approach and the ability to work independently when required.* Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and OT network design will also be advantageous.If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of the change.