Control System Specialist

Senior Technical Specialist - Remuneration Package Range $164,274 - $179,695

(including salary $146,673 - $160,442) + superannuation

Assets and Engineering

Darwin

One fixed vacancy to 30/06/2027 is available

At Territory Generation, we align everything we do with our core values of Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST). It's what makes Territory Generation a great place to work

Territory Generation is the largest producer of electricity in the Northern Territory with assets from Alice Springs to Darwin. We use gas, diesel and solar technologies to provide power across the Territory.

Your New Role

The Control Systems Specialist is responsible for providing lifecycle management and technical support for Territory Generation's control systems, instrumentation and data assets across the Northern Territory.

This role is based at Channel Island Power Station in Darwin however it provides support to all power stations in the Northern Territory which may require travel to other sites.

Your accountabilities include:

• Ensure the reliability and availability of control system assets which supports power generation.
• Perform investigations, troubleshooting, configuration, design, programming, and documentation of various systems including DCS, PLCs, Historians, Turbine Control Systems, Instrumentation and SCADA systems.
• Lead plant failure investigations and perform root cause analysis.
• Conduct back-up and recovery of control system assets.
• Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of controls that mitigate cyber security risks on the OT networks.
• Undertake projects and provide technical advice to other stakeholders.

Your skills & experience:

• Diploma of Engineering (or equivalent) recognised in Australia or equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Demonstrated competence in workplace safety and commitment to safe work practices.
• Develop and maintain asset management and shutdown plans in line with best practice.
• Knowledge in the design, implementation, documentation, commissioning, and maintenance of PLC and DCS based control systems and Instrumentation.
• Knowledge of the basic operating principles of power stations and the main equipment used (e.g., Generators, Transformers, HV/LV switch gear, turbines etc.) used in power generation or heavy industry applications.
• Ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual and team member to resolve complex faults on critical equipment.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact effectively with different stakeholders and people of diverse cultures.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policy corporate values and strategies.

Desirable skills & experience

• Experience in the configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of Yokogawa DCS, CITECT SCADA, Turbine Control System (Mark VI, Woodward Micronet), Siemens S7 PLCs, Allen Bradley PLC and SCADA.
• Experience in design and implementation of Enterprise Historian Perdue model and IOT applications and solutions (Asset Framework, Condition Based Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance) based on PI data.
• Knowledge and experience with data communications protocols, industrial networking equipment and network engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety, Hazardous Area and Project Management standards and principles

This is an ongoing role and requires Australian Citizenship or other eligible visa type.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Anojan Bala on

Quote vacancy number:
38807

Closing date:
02/10/2025

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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