Supervisor - Electronic Systems

Are you passionate about ensuring the reliable operation of essential water and wastewater infrastructure? Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment where every day presents some challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Electronic Systems Supervisor in our Water and Wastewater Operations team

At Tweed Shire Council we are dedicated to providing reliable, sustainable and high-quality water and wastewater services to our community. As Electronic Systems Supervisor, you will be responsible for the direct leadership and performance of the technical section within the Water Unit, including specific control system training and development for electrical apprentices and staff. The role is responsible for the development, installation, operations and maintenance of the Water Unit's Electronic Monitoring and Control Systems (all SCADA systems).

The position is regarded as Council's principal electronics & SCADA specialist covering the organisational asset areas of fixed plant and equipment, instrumentation, control and monitoring systems. You will provide leadership in technical advice and maintenance services for process control, SCADA, automation, communications networks and telemetry systems to support and resolve technical issues in the operation and maintenance of the control systems.

**What's on offer**:

- leading and motivating a dedicated team of talented electronics / instrument technicians and apprentices
- diversity of work in both outdoor and office environments across our beautiful shire
- a base salary ranging from $92,107 per annum with competency-based increments up to $106,005 per annum, plus 11% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list
- **We are seeking**:

- an experienced leader in the management of SCADA & Telemetry systems, instrumentation and associated equipment
- NSW Electricians Licence and Electrical Contractors Licence, or equivalent qualification and licences with ability to obtain NSW licences by mutual recognition
- significant experience in electronic systems within a water industry or similar industry
- experience in the management of SCADA systems and peripheral equipment

**About us**:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

**Where it's located**:
This position is based in Chinderah NSW and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

**Position closes**:
**Pre-Employment Screening**:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

**Immunisations**:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council's workplace vaccination program.

**How To Apply**:

- Have your Resume document ready to go.

**If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below**:
**Essential**:

- 1. Significant industry experience in electronics systems within a water industry or similar industry such as heavy industry, food & beverage production.
- 3. Hold a NSW Office of Fair Trading Electrical Contractors Licence.
- 4. Certificate IV Instrumentation or equivalent qualification or, relevant experience with capability and commitment to obtain this certificate.
- 5. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction to technical staff in this field.
- 6. The position is required to gain a detailed knowledge of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant processes and to be able to oversee, develop and implement logic control systems to match the production requirements with relevant fault-finding capabilities.
- 7. Demonstrated high level competence in PLC Ladder Logic - Function block and Statement list programming.
- 8. Demonstrated experience in the management of SCADA systems and peripheral equipment.
- 9. Competent in use of software including MS Excel and Word, Asset Management Software, GIS, Council's Financial, Maintenance system and SQL awareness.
- 11. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of Scada systems, Radio Telemetry Systems, diagnosis, management and upgrade pathways.
- 12. Current Vehicle Licence - Car.
- 13. Ability to effectively