Scaca Automation Engineer

CGR Services; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Stable employment with a leading water

Wellbeing support program

Job summary

Veolia Queenstown, Otago, NZ is seeking a SCADA Automation Engineer to support 24/7 operations across NZ facilities, maintaining and optimizing SCADA systems and telemetry.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/SCADA or equivalent, extensive experience with Aveva Wonderware/InTouch/System Platform and Rockwell/Schneider PLCs, plus strong problem solving and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, SCADA or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage SCADA, telemetry, and monitoring equipment.
• Experience in water or process industries with water treatment knowledge.
• Knowledge of water quality monitoring programs.
• Strong electrical design and process control expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• 5+ years of experience with Aveva Wonderware/InTouch/System Platform, and with Rockwell/Schneider PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support and on-call coverage for SCADA systems across Veolia NZ facilities.
• Maintain, optimize and troubleshoot SCADA and automation systems for peak performance.
• Deliver 24/7 support to operational teams across multiple locations.
• Provide process optimization insights to drive operational excellence.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor networks for telemetry and instrumentation services.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and health & safety obligations.
• Support preventative maintenance programs and testing schedules.

Skills

SCADA systems

Telemetry systems

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety aware

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/SCADA)

Equivalent mix of education and experience

Tools

Aveva Wonderware

InTouch

System Platform

Citec

Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider Electric PLCs

Job description

SCACA Automation Engineer Veolia Queenstown, Otago, NZ

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, committed to ecological transformation through sustainable water and waste management solutions. We're dedicated to delivering operational excellence while upholding the principles of Te Mana o Te Wai—respecting water as a taonga (treasure) for our communities and environment.

The Opportunity

Join our Operations Technology Team as a SCADA Automation Support Engineer and play a vital role in ensuring reliable water and wastewater services across New Zealand. You'll provide critical 24/7 support to our operational assets, maintaining and optimizing SCADA systems that serve our communities.

What's on offer

• A great team focused working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day operational support and on-call coverage for SCADA systems across all Veolia NZ facilities
• Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot SCADA and automation systems to ensure peak performance
• Deliver 24/7 support to operational teams across multiple locations
• Provide process optimization insights to drive operational excellence
• Manage supplier and subcontractor networks for telemetry, communications, and instrumentation services
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and health & safety obligations
• Support preventative maintenance programs and testing schedules

What you'll need to be successful

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical, SCADA, or related discipline) OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Proven ability to manage SCADA, telemetry systems, and monitoring equipment
• Experience in the water and/or process industry with understanding of water treatment technologies
• Working knowledge of water quality and assurance monitoring programs
• Strong electrical design and process control expertise
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Min 5 year experience on Aveva Wonderware, InTouch, System Platform or Citec systems
  Min 5 year experience on Rockwell Alan Bradley or Schneider Electric PLC's
  Sound knowledge of Telemetry Systems and Industrial OT networks and network security
  Knowledge of water and wastewater operations, maintenance, and project activities
  Understanding of water quality and resource consent compliance requirements.
  

Personal Attributes:

• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Results-focused with high attention to detail
• Strong communicator who builds effective relationships at all organizational levels
• Adaptable and confident in assessing complex information
• High personal integrity and commitment to safety
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.

SCACA Automation Engineer Queenstown, Otago, NZ