Senior OT Projects Engineer

Job Description

Do you find it challenging to return to work after an extended career break? Are you looking for a supportive and flexible employer to re-establish your career? Whether you are a parent, a carer or seeking to return to work after a career break, we have a fantastic opportunity to support your transition back to work. Water Corporation’s Return to Work program will offer you the right support to help you re-establish your career in your preferred profession. This program also offers you flexible career options that allow you to balance your family’s changing needs and make time for what’s important. This role is hired as a part of this program and those who have been on a career break of about 1 or more years will be prioritised during the recruitment process. Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. About the opportunity We have a permanent opportunity within our Operational technology team for a Senior Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to return to work on part time basis (0.6 FTE). This role is responsible for providing specialist Operations Technology (OT) engineering knowledge for projects as part of the OT Process Control team. You will apply OT engineering expertise to the scoping, designing, constructing, commissioning, and transferal of regional assets, and contribute to the close out of regional engineering projects. What the role will involve Lead technology and SCADA projects and provide technical advice and support on SCADA and control systems. Contribute to the development and implementation of a process capability maturity model and an Automation, Control and data collection asset management competency assessment framework. Configure and install various Operations Technology OT devices and services (e.g., various PLCs & RTUs). Develop control system programming and automation standards. Assist with the monitoring, control, review and forecasting of projects outcomes including time, cost, and quality. Contribute to identifying regional project risks, develop mitigation measures and share in their ongoing monitoring. Provide expert advice to regional stakeholders on OT engineering matters. Manage and coordinate the work of consultants. Your skills and experience A career gap should not be a barrier to achieve your professional aspirations. Our Return-to-Work program is designed to identify and acknowledge your previous skills and experiences, and help you build new ones. We would love if you have following expertise to optimise our team performance. Degree level qualification in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering. Previous experience in products like Siemens & Schneider Electric PLCs & RTUs and Geo SCADA preferred. Plant Control protocols including DNP3, Profibus, Modbus. Demonstrates considerable knowledge of engineering principles and practices relating to design, development, implementation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of SCADA, instrumentation, automation and control systems. Ability to understand and act on technical investigative reports and proposals authorised by senior level management. Real benefits that matter Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours. Access to dedicated 1:1 coaching with an expert return to work coach, personalised to your specific requirements. Opportunity to network with a peer group of Return-to-Work program participants to share your experience. Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good. Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service. Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave. Sound like a match? Apply today If you are ready to return to work and actively looking for your next challenge, this could be it. Submit your application with a cover letter and we will get in touch with you. Interested to learn more about our program? Register here to join our webinar on 18th February. Applications close 26 February 2025 As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check. We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website . #J-18808-Ljbffr