Position Details
- Duration: 6 months (with possibility for extension)
- Rate: $800 - $1000 (inclusive of super)
- Location: 990 Latrobe Street, Docklands (Hybrid)
About the Opportunity Our client is currently seeking a highly capable Senior Control Systems Engineer specializing in SCADA for an initial 6-month contract. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert for the organization's SCADA system environment, managing both maintenance operations and external project service providers or system integrators.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate SCADA engineering activities across major, minor, and migration projects by providing high-level technical expertise and direction.
- Develop and participate in the commissioning of SCADA and Historian systems (including standard objects, schematics, and database points) to ensure effective monitoring and supervisory control of remote plants and processes.
- Provide technical support for various projects, which includes active involvement in design meetings and acceptance testing.
- Develop and review functional requirements documentation for any system modifications or upgrades.
- Execute necessary system modifications and enhancements for minor projects.
- Ensure strict governance of the SCADA environment while maintaining excellent data quality.
- Lead and participate in investigations of SCADA-related problems, providing critical support for incidents and control system performance issues.
Qualifications & Experience
- MUST HAVE: Active registration as a Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) / Professional Engineer (Electrical) within Victoria.
- A tertiary degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Significant, demonstrated experience working with Industrial Control Systems.
- Proven experience with one or more major SCADA systems (e.g., PCS7, Mosaic, CI-Server).
- Demonstrated background in the design, development, and/or maintenance of instrumentation systems.
- Strong knowledge of project planning, management, and the preparation of business cases.
Technical Capabilities & Skills
- Comprehensive, detailed knowledge of SCADA and PLC control systems, covering their development, coding, and testing phases.
- Knowledge and coding application experience with one or more of the following PLC systems: Siemens, Rockwell Control Logix/MicroLogix, or GeFanuc PLCs.
- Familiarity with key asset management processes and risk assessment techniques (such as CHAZOP) relating to control system assets.
- Practical experience utilizing corporate IT systems, including MS Office and Maximo.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills paired with excellent verbal communication capabilities.
- Excellent written communication skills, specifically for drafting and developing standards, procedures, and business cases.
- The proven ability to perform complex technical and professional work requiring only general supervision.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
