Technical Officer – Electrical & Automation (PLC/SCADA)

Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation

Shepparton

On-site

AUD 102,000 - 124,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

12 RDOs per year

Shared company vehicle (commuting/work

Professional growth opportunities

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Water seeks a Technical Officer – Electrical and Automation to ensure reliability, safety and performance of electrical, instrumentation and automation assets across our Northern region. Based in Shepparton with regional travel, you’ll work with Operations, Asset Management and Project Delivery teams to support installations and maintenance.

You will undertake electrical maintenance, fault finding, commissioning of systems, PLC programming, and keep electrical drawings and

Qualifications

Certificate IV or higher in Electrotechnology, or a lesser qualification with a minimum of 7 year’s relevant experience
Current A Grade Electrical Licence
Demonstrated experience in industrial electrical environments, including motor control, PLC systems and process control
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

Responsibilities

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 PLC-controlled systems, instrumentation, telemetry and SCADA infrastructure to optimise operational performance
Install, configure and maintain instrumentation including level sensors, flow meters and water quality monitoring equipment
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