Senior Optimisation Engineer — Renewable Energy Performance

Squadron Energy; Queensland; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Squadron Energy is seeking a Senior Optimisation Engineer to lead asset performance improvements across our portfolio. You will analyze operational data, develop business cases, and implement dashboards and frameworks to increase reliability, availability, energy yield and efficiency.

Working with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management and external providers, you will act as a power user for AVEVA PI, PI Vision, PI Asset Framework and Clir, turning insights into measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years' experience in power generation, renewables, utilities, oil and gas, or related industry.
• Experience in optimisation engineering and asset performance management.
• Experience using AVEVA PI, PI Vision, PI Asset Framework, Clir or similar.
• Strong understanding of SCADA and plant performance.
• Experience preparing business cases and investment proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset performance improvement initiatives across Squadron Energy's operating portfolio.
• Analyse operational and engineering data to identify trends and improvements.
• Develop business cases, recommendations and implementation plans.
• Act as a power user for asset performance platforms (AVEVA PI, PI Vision, PI Asset Framework, Clir).
• Develop dashboards and performance insights to support decision-making.
• Track benefits and support continuous improvement within Engineering.

Skills

Optimization engineering

Asset performance management

Reliability improvement

Diagnostics

Performance engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Influencing skills

SCADA knowledge

Operational data historians

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AVEVA PI

PI Vision

PI Asset Framework

Clir

Job description

Squadron Energy is seeking a Senior Optimisation Engineer to lead asset performance improvements across our portfolio. You will analyze operational data, develop business cases, and implement dashboards and frameworks to increase reliability, availability, energy yield and efficiency.

Working with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management and external providers, you will act as a power user for AVEVA PI, PI Vision, PI Asset Framework and Clir, turning insights into measurable outcomes.