Ics / Dcs Technician - 8-month Fixed Term Contract

**Company Description**:
**Do amazing work**

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience.

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.

We are now seeking an **ICS / DCS Technician** at our Geelong Refinery for an **8-month fixed term contract**. In this role you will work within the Polymers plant to cover a current team member’s Long Service Leave (January to June 2025) and up to 2 months for handover and specific training.

In this role the ICS / DCS Technician (Industrial Control System / Distributed Control System) provides the sole management and support for the Polymers Honeywell DCS. This role is also a key participant in the current Polymers DCS upgrade project. The position is part of the Refinery APC team, reporting into the Refinery Process Engineering Manager, with a dotted line responsibility to the Polymers Engineering Lead.

This role is essential for the ongoing maintenance and support for the Polymers DCS, enabling ongoing safe operation of the Polymers plant. Additional training will be provided, and it is highly desirable for you to commence prior to the team member’s leave to allow an effective handover.

**Qualifications**:
**About you**
- Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or Information Technology.
- Experience in the management of Information control systems, Distributed control systems or Process Control systems.
- Ideally Honeywell DCS experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Willing to work collaboratively with all Polymers teams to support safe and reliable Operations.
- Proficiency in Honeywell TPS/Experion and PHD systems would be an advantage.

**Additional skills**
- Problem solving.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork attitude.
- Planning - able to take a long-term vision.
- Computer literacy with Microsoft OS, Domain and network administration.
- Advanced level Microsoft SQL programming and Database administration.
- Advanced HTML or Java programming.
- Completion of relevant Honeywell courses (LCN, HPM, PHD Implementation and GUS Display Building, Application Module, Experion Server) would be beneficial.

**Additional Information**:
**About Viva Energy**

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes.

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process.

**Applications close Thursday, 14 November 2024