Automation Technician

Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations
- Grow and learn in your role with ongoing training and development**:

- Deliver high quality essential services for our community

We are seeking an Automation Technician to join our Maintenance Group in the Customer Delivery Division.

**Our Company**

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:
Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

- Additional Public Holidays & RDOs
- 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
- Paid Community Service Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
- Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

- Fitness passport
- Access to discounted health fund and health services
- Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

- 38 hour working week
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Base salary of up to $108,411 plus Superannuation

**The Opportunity**

As the Automation Technician you will primarily be responsible for the maintenance, repair and operational functions of Telemetry, PLC, SCADA, Instrumentation, and Industrial/Automation Communication networks within Hunter Water’s area of interest.

**What you'll do**:

- Design & implementation of telemetry, process control and Automation systems.
- Languages (including IEC61131-3 compliant programming languages)
- Project management (mini or minor) and commissioning of jobs/activities within EMM budget guidelines
- Preparation of reports & budget estimates
- Assist Field Supervisor in training/development of electrical staff in relation to Automation equipment.
- Installation and wiring of automation equipment incidental to the work
- Ability to read and interpret and alter electrical schematic drawings.
- Supervise specific works allocated including the management/coordination of other day labour, contractor resources, or internal Hunter Water staff.
- Accurate and timely initiation and completion of all relevant documentation in corporate systems
- Relieving in a Supervisory capacity as required to build leadership skills and maintain resource requirements. Participation in the EMM Electrical after hours on call roster is a requirement of this role.

**What you'll need to be successful**:
**Essential Criteria**:

- Electrical Trade Qualifications with a current Qualified Supervisor Certificate for Electrical Work
- Post trade qualifications in Automation, Instrumentation, or a similar related field.
- Formal competency (i.e., formal vendor training) in PLC, SCADA, Telemetry, or Instrumentation systems
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Construction Induction card (White card)
- A minimum of 4 years demonstrated experience in the Automation field.
- Advanced skills in using PLC’s and SCADA systems for fault finding.
- Demonstrated advanced PLC experience using IEC61131-3 compliant programming languages.
- Demonstrated experience with large SCADA systems using geographically dispersed RTU’s.
- Demonstrated competencies in Instrumentation.
- Experience with Industrial Ethernet systems
- Experience with Digital Radio systems
- Experience in Industrial maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair and installation including motor starters, industrial and process control.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office suite
- Working knowledge of AS3000 Wiring Rules
- Able to interpret Engineering drawings, OEM manuals, and standards.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Completed, or be in the process of completing, formal qualifications in a relevant field (i.e. Advanced Certificate, Advanced Diploma or Engineering Certificate)
- Experience with, and completion of high voltage training including HV Access Permit Receiver, HV Switching Officer and HV Planning Officer
- Experience with Geo SCADA / Unity Pro / Control Expert software
- Experience in a supervisory and/or project management role
- Familiarity of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Maintenance report writing skills.
- Live within Hunter Water’s area of operations

**Application Steps**:
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

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