INF-145 Control Systems Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for managing, instilling, operating, documenting and maintaining Council’s Instrumentation, SCADA and PLC Systems (including controls and telemetry) used in the safe and effective operation of electrical assets. The position will ensure that Council’s water and wastewater field data acquisition systems operate accurately and efficiently, and that the data gathered is relevant and used correctly.

Employment Status: Full Time Permanent

Award: Level 6-7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $ 98,796 - $ 112,929 gross per annum – dependent on skills & experience.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Significant experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of equipment associated with the water and wastewater industry, including electrical controls, instrumentation and motor controls
• Well-developed technical trade and post trade skills relevant to the equipment associated with the water and wastewater industry.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical control technology, particularly instrumentation, SCADA and PLC systems relevant to the water and wastewater industry.
• Good working knowledge of the civil infrastructure and the mechanical equipment that is generally used in water and sewerage facilities.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to determine work priorities.
• The ability to work under minimal supervision, either individually or as part of a small team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of people at all levels.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
• Relevant electro-technology qualifications.

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

| Physical requirements/ Position Environment |

• This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
• This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
• This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases.  In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Sunday, 27 April 2025.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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