Lead - Operational Technology

If you want to make a real impact and contribute to shaping the world's energy future, we invite you to join us and be part of something extraordinary

**Your journey with ATCO Australia**

Reporting to the Manager of Asset Management and Performance, the Lead of Operational Technologies is responsible for providing technical advice and support to ATCO’s fleet of generating stations with a critical focus on Operation and Maintenance activities. Support will include all technical aspects of Process Automation, Protection, Control and Business Information systems, including infrastructure and major maintenance activities.

Specifically, this role will ensure harmonisation across the fleet of generation assets and their integration into ATCO’s global objectives. The role will additionally cover the direct responsibility of ensuring BU targets are set and delivered for Operational Excellence activities and plant improvement/modernisation projects.

**What you will do**

**Operational Support/Improvements**
- Accountable to the Manager Asset Management and performance for all Process Automation, Control and Business Information systems related to site targets and objectives identified in the Business Plans.
- Provides approval and makes recommendations to ATCO Senior Management on significant changes to operating parameters, systems or limits that can affect the life cycle of the equipment.
- Partake in all Business-related audits as Lead, OT&CS. Takes the lead as appropriate and is accountable for completing audit corrective actions as delegated.
- Establish and manage effective client relations with Joint Venture Partnerships and critical customers.
- Review the monthly Production Reports/trends to identify opportunities for improvements.
- Reviews and proposes changes to primary or critical equipment operations cycles.
- Act as Reviewer on behalf of Operations for all documents relating to Design reviews, Initial Project Reviews, Engineering Assessments, Engineering Work Requests and Management of Change
- Partake in or lead investigations related to insurable loss incidents where required.
- Manage key contracts as required and as pertaining to technical responsibilities.
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of project work and technical analysis related to the Lead, OT&CS position. Specifically, activities to support operating plant and business development projects.
- Providing technical support to power stations to ensure maximum life cycle performance, reliability and drive towards, or sustain, operational excellence.
- Implement as required project execution plans (i.e. design, engineering, procurement, construction).
- Develop capital plans to support plant operations & maintenance initiatives.
- Recruit and assign project and technical resources for operations and project development.

**What you will bring**:
**Essential**:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering field
- Experience in process and/or energy infrastructure engineering and design, with at least some relating specifically to Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Clean Energy.
- Well-developed knowledge of process and/or infrastructure engineering principles and practices coupled with an understanding of project execution.
- Working knowledge of alternative, advanced principles and techniques of process engineering and competing and alternative design techniques.

**Why ATCO Australia?**

At ATCO, we challenge the status quo and aspire to impact the world positively. Our transformation to becoming a meaningful player in a net-zero energy transition is underway. While the rest of the industry thinks, we are executing and bringing ideas to life. ATCO has a strong entrepreneurial history and global network that enables us to innovate, overcome challenges, and create something transformative in the energy transition space. Be on the industry-leading edge with us and help shape our world for years to come.

You'll join a $22b global company with diverse products and services across energy infrastructure, housing, transportation, and renewable energy projects.

**What we offer**
- Offers hybrid/flexible work arrangements.
- Access to additional purchased leave
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
- Novated Lease and Car Benefits
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Access to corporate discounts, including health insurance, banking, and fitness clubs.
- Become a member of the Energy West Social Club
- Access to ATCO's Employee Assistance Program