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Senior control systems engineer

Perth
Pacific Energy
System Engineer
Posted: 24 June
Offer description

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy. Our purpose is to transition the world to a clean energy future.

As Australia's only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

At Pacific Energy we pride ourselves on our diverse backgrounds whether it be industry, skill set or experience and encourage all talented individuals to consider joining our team.

You don't need to meet all the criteria but if you feel that this role is aligned with your career aspirations then this is for you

BE part of the solution

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Controls Systems Engineer who will lead the design and engineer project specific solutions within the Engineering and Design division, to meet our requirements of Pacific Energy Renewables (PER) and the end user.

You will be involved in many aspects including but not limited to - the design, implementation and testing of high-quality solutions using engineering applications for Historians, SCADA, OT Networks, PLCs, RTUs, BESS and PV inverters.

This role will be based in our Darwin or Perth offices.

BE part of the change

To be part of this change this role will:

Key Responsibilities:

* Research, development, and design of control systems
* Lead a team of engineers by providing guidance and assign resources and tasks to specific projects, scheduling work activities
* Perform engineering design and related duties through the entire project life cycle (concept to commissioning), including control system software development (PLC, SCADA, inverters, and generators), equipment specifications and selection, schematic and wiring design and testing of software by working with other team members
* Provide senior engineering review of documentation and specifications
* Develop and review of technical documentation including Functional Descriptions and system architectures (OT) in industrial automation
* Redline and revise drawings including review of technical specification and relevant standards to ensure the engineering design is compliant
* Develop Inspection Test Plans/Records (ITPs), ITRs and Commissioning Plans
* Liaise with engineers, electricians, supervisors, consultants, and external developers
* Liaise with external clients as well as internal stakeholders including divisional engineers, supervisors and electricians
* Commission (FAT) at Pacific Energy Renewables or client's premises
* Travel to site to commission (SAT) control systems
* Mentoring graduate and junior control systems engineers

BE this person

As part of the solution, you will have:

* Solid experience in control system engineering field including design
* Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering
* Software development experience
* Experience with variety of PLC, DCS, RTU and telemetry products from various manufacturers
* Experience with industrial communication protocols
* Experience working in Power Generation Industry, High Voltage Substations
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
* Demonstrated leadership skills and strong initiative
* Chartered Professional Engineer preferred

Why Join

We're committed to supporting our team with benefits that matter:

1. Flexible work arrangements, 2 days WFH & a 9-day-fortnight option
2. Free on-site parking
3. 17 weeks paid paternity leave or double the time for a half pay option
4. Health & wellness reimbursements
5. 4 Personal business paid leave days
6. Employee referral bonus
7. Salary continuance insurance
8. Salary sacrifice for super, vehicles, education
* Ongoing training and development, and so much more

To be considered for this role, you must have permanent full working rights in Australia.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Pacific Energy, we celebrate the richness and depth that diversity brings. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities to apply. For more visit: ***********************************************>

At Pacific Energy we pride ourselves on our diverse backgrounds whether it be industry, skill set or experience and encourage all talented individuals to consider joining our team.

You don't need to meet all the criteria but if you feel that this role is aligned with your career aspirations then this is for you

BE part of the solution

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Controls Systems Engineer who will lead the design and engineer project specific solutions within the Engineering and Design division, to meet our requirements of Pacific Energy Renewables (PER) and the end user.

You will be involved in many aspects including but not limited to - the design, implementation and testing of high-quality solutions using engineering applications for Historians, SCADA, OT Networks, PLCs, RTUs, BESS and PV inverters.

This role will be based in our Darwin or Perth offices.

BE part of the change

To be part of this change this role will:

Key Responsibilities:

* Research, development, and design of control systems
* Lead a team of engineers by providing guidance and assign resources and tasks to specific projects, scheduling work activities
* Perform engineering design and related duties through the entire project life cycle (concept to commissioning), including control system software development (PLC, SCADA, inverters, and generators), equipment specifications and selection, schematic and wiring design and testing of software by working with other team members
* Provide senior engineering review of documentation and specifications
* Develop and review of technical documentation including Functional Descriptions and system architectures (OT) in industrial automation
* Redline and revise drawings including review of technical specification and relevant standards to ensure the engineering design is compliant
* Develop Inspection Test Plans/Records (ITPs), ITRs and Commissioning Plans
* Liaise with engineers, electricians, supervisors, consultants, and external developers
* Liaise with external clients as well as internal stakeholders including divisional engineers, supervisors and electricians
* Commission (FAT) at Pacific Energy Renewables or client's premises
* Travel to site to commission (SAT) control systems
* Mentoring graduate and junior control systems engineers

BE this person

As part of the solution, you will have:

* Solid experience in control system engineering field including design
* Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering
* Software development experience
* Experience with variety of PLC, DCS, RTU and telemetry products from various manufacturers
* Experience with industrial communication protocols
* Experience working in Power Generation Industry, High Voltage Substations
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
* Demonstrated leadership skills and strong initiative
* Chartered Professional Engineer preferred

Why Join

We're committed to supporting our team with benefits that matter:

9. Flexible work arrangements, 2 days WFH & a 9-day-fortnight option
10. Free on-site parking
11. 17 weeks paid paternity leave or double the time for a half pay option
12. Health & wellness reimbursements
13. 4 Personal business paid leave days
14. Employee referral bonus
15. Salary continuance insurance
16. Salary sacrifice for super, vehicles, education
* Ongoing training and development, and so much more

To be considered for this role, you must have permanent full working rights in Australia.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Pacific Energy, we celebrate the richness and depth that diversity brings. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities to apply. For more visit: ***********************************************>

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