Technical Officer - Electrical and Automation

Goulburn Valley Water

Seymour

On-site

AUD 102,000 - 124,000

Full time

44 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

12 RDOs per year

Company vehicle (shared)

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Water is seeking a Technical Officer - Electrical and Automation to join the Operations Control and Maintenance team in Seymour. You will help maintain electrical, instrumentation and automation assets across GVW’s water and wastewater networks, working closely with Operations, Asset Management and Project Delivery teams.

You will handle electrical maintenance, PLC programming, instrumentation calibration, and documentation, with travel across GVW’s Southern service region.

Qualifications

Certificate IV or higher in Electrotechnology, or an equivalent qualification with 7+ years experience.
Current A Grade Electrical Licence.
Experience in industrial electrical, instrumentation or process control environments including PLCs and SCADA.

Responsibilities

Undertake electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs at water/wastewater facilities.
Support approval, installation and commissioning of electrical and automation systems.
Work with PLCs, telemetry, SCADA, and instrumentation to optimise operations.
Install, configure, calibrate and maintain instrumentation such as level sensors and flow meters.
Assist with PLC programming, automation upgrades, and HMIs.
Maintain electrical drawings, PLC records and technical documentation.
Coordinate with contractors and internal stakeholders on maintenance and projects.
Participate in on-call roster and support operational responses.

Skills

Electrical & automation

Industrial instrumentation

Fault finding

Reading technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Electrotechnology or equivalent (7+ years experience)

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

Telemetry

Instrumentation & HMIs

Job description

Technical Officer - Electrical and Automation

Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation

Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our purpose is to support healthy and prosperous communities.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Officer - Electrical and Automation to join our Operations Control and Maintenance (OCM) team. This is a key role responsible for undertaking and overseeing new and existing work on GVW's electrical, instrumentation and automation installations.

This opportunity will suit an experienced electrical, instrumentation or automation professional seeking a varied and hands-on role supporting the reliable operation of critical water and wastewater infrastructure across our region. We welcome applicants from diverse industry backgrounds who can bring their skills, knowledge and collaborative approach to our team.

If you're looking to apply your technical expertise across electrical, automation and control systems in a role that offers variety, autonomy and meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you

About your new role...

As a Technical Officer - Electrical and Automation, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of GVW's critical electrical, instrumentation and automation assets across our water and wastewater networks. Working closely with Operations, Asset Management and Project Delivery teams, you will support both new and existing installations, helping to deliver essential services to our regional communities.

In this role, you will:

Undertake electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs across water and wastewater facilities
Support the approval, installation and commissioning of new and upgraded electrical and automation systems
Work with instrumentation, PLC-controlled systems, telemetry and SCADA infrastructure to optimise operational performance and support informed operational decision-making
Install, configure, calibrate and maintain instrumentation including level sensors, flow meters and water quality monitoring equipment.
Assist with PLC programming, automation upgrades, local HMIs and control system maintenance
Interpret, maintain and update electrical drawings, PLC records and technical documentation
Coordinate and work alongside contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver maintenance and project activities
Participate in an on-call availability roster and support operational responses as required

This position is based in Seymour and is responsible for supporting electrical and automation assets across GVWs Southern service area. This role requires regular travel throughout the region including Seymour, Alexandra, Euroa, Nagambie and surrounding areas. Flexible work arrangements are available, where operationally appropriate, in line with GVW policy.

About you...

We're looking for someone with:

Certificate IV or higher in Electrotechnology, or a lesser qualification combined with a minimum of 7 year's relevant experience
Current A Grade Electrical Licence
Demonstrated experience in industrial electrical, instrumentation or process control environments, including motor control, PLC systems and process measurement applications
Experience with industrial instrumentation, calibration, process measurement systems and/or water quality monitoring equipment will be highly regarded
Experience working with PLCs, SCADA, telemetry, instrumentation and/or automation systems
Ability to read, understand and update electrical drawings and technical documentation
Sound understanding of electrical standards, regulations and safe work practices
Experience undertaking fault finding, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems
Extensive experience using computer applications software/mobile applications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, customer service and continuous improvement
A positive team-focused approach and commitment to contributing to the success of the organisation
Please note all applicants must be an Australian Citizen, be a permanent resident or have a visa permitting work in Australia and hold a current driver's licence.

Where you'll be working...

Don't take our word for the amazing liveability/lifestyle benefits of the regions we service, check out these sites to learn about where you could work and play; Greater Shepparton region, Go Seymour, Go Nagambie, Strathbogie and Destination Cobram.

What you'll get...

You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.

Classification GVW4: $102,352 - $123,812+ superannuation (starting salary point is negotiable dependent upon relevant, qualifications, skills, and experience demonstrated)
A Full-Time position
12 Rostered Day's Off (RDO's) per year
Access to a shared company vehicle for commuting and work purposes (non-private use)
Seymour based - supporting GVW's Southern service region
Work across diverse electrical, automation, instrumentation and SCADA systems that support essential water and wastewater services
Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in.
An organisation committed to OHS and safe working practices and the wellbeing of its staff including flu vaccinations, skin checks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Supportive team culture
Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
Annual performance reviews that encourage, recognise and reward performance.
Flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace