Senior Support Engineer - NOC

SAGE Automation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAGE Automation, a Tetra Tech company, is Australia’s leading independent automation integrator. The National Operations Centre role leads a skilled technical team, planning works and delivering maintenance on PLC, SCADA and HMI equipment for clients.

You will guide engineering tasks, plan resources, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates hold an Electrical Engineering degree with 3+ years as a Technician or 5+ years in Automation, with leadership and fault-finding

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree and 3+ years as a Technician or 5+ years in Automation with SCADA/PLC/HMI experience.
• Leadership experience and on-call availability are valued.
• Ability to pass a Government background and security check.

Responsibilities

• Lead remote delivery of complex installation and maintenance projects for electrical control systems.
• Plan team work, manage time, and provide technical support to the Service Team.
• Ensure professional, safe, and credible service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Technical communication

Fault finding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

SCADA

HMI

Industrial networks

Job description

SAGE Automation, a Tetra Tech company, is Australia's leading independent industrial automation and control systems integrator and a recognised leader in the design, delivery and support of industrial and electrical control solutions. SAGE Automation is also part of the SAGE Group which brings the best thinking to critical industrial operators across the Water, Energy, Defence, Transport, Manufacturing and Resources sectors.

Showcase your leadership skills within our National Operations Centre (NOC) to plan assigned works and provide technical support to both internal and external customers.

You will be responsible for leading a highly skilled technical team within the NOC, providing support for engineering and technical tasks on complex Service works. You will carry out and support the delivery of services including minor works, repairs and preventative maintenance on PLC, SCADA and HMI equipment and software for clients of SAGE, always conforming to the established methods, policies and procedures, and the technical, quality and safety standards expected at SAGE.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and manage the remote delivery of specialised and complex installation and maintenance projects for electrical control systems and equipment, throughout different phases of a projects lifecycle.
• Be required to plan and organise your time and that of your team, to effectively complete assigned works and provide technical support to the Service Team, when escalation events occur.
• Ensure that all support shall be delivered in a manner which ensures SAGE’s reputation and credibility is maintained through the provision of a professional and efficient service.
• Be comfortable and confident with working independently and being self-managed.
• Develop your team through ongoing training and mentoring, ensuring succession plans are in place and a quality service is provided at all times.

About You

• Electrical Engineering degree with at least 3 years of proven experience working as a Technician.
• Alternatively, candidates with at least 5 years working in Automation with experience of SCADA, PLC, HMI (Ideally Siemens) and Industrial Networks will also be considered.
• Previous team leadership and on-call experience will be highly regarded.
• Verifiable knowledge of good engineering principles and practices.
• Proven experience of fault finding with a 'can-do' attitude to deliver solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to discuss complex technical solutions and concepts with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You will ideally be located in Adelaide, Melbourne or Brisbane, and must be capable of passing a Government background and security check.

Join An Industry Leader

SAGE Group offers you the opportunity to:

• Develop your career with ongoing learning and support.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and industry sectors.
• Achieve competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

SAGE Group is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and would like to encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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