Senior Controls Architect for Hyperscale Data Centres

Zerra Dc; Western Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zerra is shaping digital infrastructure across Australia, with the Western Downs Digital Park in regional Queensland driving AI-ready data centre capacity.

The Senior Controls Specialist will define a controls architecture across mechanical, electrical and SCADA systems, coordinating with design consultants, vendors and operations to ensure safe, reliable operation of critical assets.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering or closely related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in controls, automation or SCADA design and delivery within data centres or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge across mechanical/electrical controls, BMS/EPMS, PLC and SCADA architectures.
• Experience leading interfaces between controls, electrical, mechanical, fire, security and OT systems.

Responsibilities

• Define the controls philosophy, architecture, design criteria and technical standards.
• Develop and review controls schematics, network architecture and operating sequences.
• Coordinate integration across building management, power monitoring and plant controls.
• Ensure availability, resilience, energy performance and operational visibility.
• Lead interface management between controls systems and other disciplines.
• Review submissions for compliance with Zerra requirements and design.
• Support procurement with technical specifications and vendor selections.
• Identify and resolve risks, data quality issues and change impacts.
• Coordinate OT and cybersecurity requirements with stakeholders.
• Define testing and commissioning requirements and oversee handover.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

Automation engineering

SCADA systems

BMS/EPMS

PLC programming

Network architecture

Cybersecurity awareness

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SCADA design tools

BMS software

EPMS

Job description

Zerra is shaping digital infrastructure across Australia, with the Western Downs Digital Park in regional Queensland driving AI-ready data centre capacity.

The Senior Controls Specialist will define a controls architecture across mechanical, electrical and SCADA systems, coordinating with design consultants, vendors and operations to ensure safe, reliable operation of critical assets.