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job requisition id JR-114940
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Job Description Summary
Primary Location
QLD - Fortitude Valley - Kingsgate
Job Description Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Control Systems Lead to join Service Stream undertaking the UU MECS contract
About the Role
The Service Stream Urban Utilities team are currently seeking a Control Systems Lead (SCADA & PLC). The Control Systems Lead will be responsible for implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Control Systems used in automation and process control.
This role integrates into a multi-disciplined team and is responsible for providing technical support services for automation and telemetry infrastructure. This Lead will manage a team of external technicians in maintaining, troubleshooting and modifying control systems. The Control Systems Lead will leverage problem-solving skills to troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain the Urban Utilities network effectively.
Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Reporting Line: Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities
* The focus of the Control Systems Lead position is to lead teams to ensure automation and telemetry infrastructure assets are appropriately maintained and operable and work with stakeholders to ensure that safety, customer and environmental risks are effectively managed.
* Experienced with use of asset management systems (Ellipse experience desired)
* Control SystemA outage planning and managing internal and external requirements and associated stakeholders.
* Developing project plans and scheduling of associated maintenance task to ensure appropriate resource allocation and timings are met.
* Manage specialist subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure that all works meet client set response, rectification times and associated KPI's.
* Oversee quality control processes and work with team QA functions to
* Lead the operational and maintenance design reviews for new Control System assets.
* Assist and review development and modification of Control Systems software applications (HMI and PLC), plus database management and associated integrations.
* Manage Total Cost of Maintenance (TCOM) budget for all Control Systems works.
* Provide troubleshooting and triage support.
* Work with the Cybersecurity and IT team to ensure compliance through the implementation of best practices, including, but not limited to, vulnerability assessments and other associated IT tasks with network security stakeholders.
* Provide ongoing data analysis and expert guidance on real-time improvement
* Provide subject matter expertise to respond to Control Systems enquiries.
* Provide expert operations & maintenance input into Control Systems asset planning, renewals and creation processes, asset management policies, strategies & plans.
* Communicate/negotiate with internal and external stakeholders whilst representing and effectively managing the interests of Urban Utilities.
* Lead the development/use of information and management systems for the delivery of operational activities and programs.
About You
* Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Control Systems and/or related disciplines and how they integrates into an operational environment.
* Ability to quickly pick-up differing software and hardware programming and configurations.
* Qualification in Engineering i.e. Electrical Engineering Degree or Electrical Trade Certificate-3 or Certificate-4
* Unrestricted Electrical Licence (desirable)
* Valid QLD drivers license
* A minimum of 5-10- years' Control Systems or associated discipline experience.
* Highly developed problem-solving, lateral thinking, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Highly developed skills and experience in dealing with customer, stakeholder and regulator issues
* Highly developed skills and experience in coaching and mentoring staff
* Extensive experience in developing instructions and providing technical guidance on managing and effectively operating Control Systems infrastructure.
* Success in working with internal and external delivery partners to achieve common goals
* Self-motivation and willingness to accept challenges & deliver assigned projects as a leader of a team, member of a team, or individual.
About Us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.
Service Streamdoes not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.
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About Us
Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.
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