Automation Systems Engineer

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- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
- Long term career opportunities

Join a team that’s All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline – it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award‑winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role

We are looking for an Automation Systems Engineer to provide crucial technical support and subject matter expertise across our CSG automation assets.

This is a hands‑on role focused on ensuring the availability, reliability, and cyber‑security of systems including DCS hardware/software, SCADA, well‑site RTUs, PLC skid controllers, SIS systems, and Operator Training Simulators (OTS).

More about the role:

- Monitoring Asset control system performance and ensure the Process Control System (PCS) and SIS availability, reliability and cyber‑security are maintained.
- Root cause investigation of faults and rectification activities to restore system performance to business requirements.
- Ensuring changes to the control system comply with the Origin processes, engineering assurances procedures, Management of Change (MOC) policy and procedure, and the Safe Control of Work (SCoW) practices.
- Developing business cases and completing detailed design to deliver operational and project modifications on control system assets to improve operational efficiency, manage obsolescence and increase production where justified.
- Developing, implementing and maintenance of engineering systems and standards that reflects best practice and support Origin Energy’s objectives.
- Developing strong working relationships with operators, I&E technicians, and asset engineering teams.
- Providing technical advice to the Integrated Gas business relating to Process Control Systems (PCS).
- Liaising with Site Operations, Brisbane Central Control Room (BCCR), Origin Corporate Operational Technology (OT) and Cyber‑security Teams where required during fault rectification, design changes and new projects.
- Liaising with control system vendors and sub‑contractors to improve equipment performance and assist with the management of vendor/contractor service support contracts.
- Process safety, Functional Safety and Alarm performance monitoring and MASD integrity against business requirements.

What will you bring?

You will role model Origin’s values, be self‑driven, with ability to be proactive and take initiative. A team player with ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of people across levels, building positive, productive working relationships.

More about you

- 3 years plus of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree of Engineering (Instrument & Control, Electrical, or similar)
- Relevant Control System experience with competency working with DCS, SCADA, RTUs and PLCs
- Understanding of Control Engineering and systems and knowledge of process automation systems
- Able to apply critical thinking techniques to create designs, recommendations, and solutions
- Proactive problem‑solving abilities to negotiate and provide effective solutions
- Acts with integrity, commitment to meeting deadlines & quality and able to build positive working relationships.

So, why join us?

- Discounted Origin productbenefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers
- Flexible working environment
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance‑based reviews
- Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month‑to‑month plans and no lock‑in contract.
- Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
- A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work

Origin – Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s a little about us:

https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

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