Automation Technician

Automation Technician

• Our people love working here and we think you will too
• Belong, learn and grow with a team that has your back
• Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations

We are seeking an Automation Technician to join our Maintenance Group within 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. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

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.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

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. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

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 $116,000 plus 12% Superannuation (Any offer made will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)

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. This role will be required to work with minimal supervision.

What you'll do:

• Planned and corrective maintenance, condition assessment, fault finding/diagnosis and rectification of Automation equipment including (but not limited to):
• Telemetry and Process Controllers
• Programmable Logic Controller equipment and I/O
• Radio Telemetry equipment
• SCADA system
• Instrumentation
• Wide Area Network hardware
• Industrial Communication networks

• Electrical solid state (soft starter) and variable speed starters

• PLC software development utilising various protocols and programming.

• Additions and modifications to SCADA mimics and database properties.
• Provide technical advice to Hunter Water clients and other electrical staff within the group especially involving telemetry and electronic operations.
• Repair and maintenance of WAN hardware/Industrial Ethernet systems including data switches and routers in accordance with ICT guidelines.
• Assist in the development of Picture Process mapped Work instructions.
• Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules.
• Mark-up of electrical drawings to reflect work as constructed.
• Limited High voltage switching, isolation, and planning (predominately related to On-Call work, or to maintain competency).
• Perform reasonable overtime from time to time as required such that other team members are not overburdened.
• Working in confined spaces and/or heights 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 IEC 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)
• Live within Hunter Water's area of operations
• 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 with SCADAPack E series / 575 / 474 telemetry
• Experience in a supervisory and/or project management role
• Experience working within the water industry/utility infrastructure
• Familiarity of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Knowledge of SQL and/or Microsoft VBA
• Maintenance report writing skills.

Application Steps:

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

Please click to view the Position Description

Application closing date: 16 September

Contact: Stephy Davis Phone:

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We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.