SCADA Engineer

SCADA Engineer

Mackay Regional Council are seeking an engineering professional to join the dynamic Water Network team. This position is permanent fulltime based at the Paget Depot.

Where?

Mackay, a region that is on the up!

Covering 7,621 square kilometres, this region offers an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches, nearby island resorts, beautiful rainforests and great climate. With close to 120,000 residents, home to major shopping, entertainment and sporting events, there is always something to do.

Mackay Regional Council where career integrates with lifestyle.

About this opportunity:

The SCADA Engineer will be a key member of the Water Network program whose key priority is to develop and implement programs to deliver the ongoing operations and maintenance of the SCADA network design and configuration to ensure efficient and effective operation of water and sewerage services in line with Council objectives for the Water Network and Water Treatment programs. This position ensures all SCADA and control system works are completed in accordance with MRC standards and specifications.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in electronics, electrical, computer science, engineering or a related field.
• Qualifications acceptable for membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia at a member level.
• General Construction Induction Training.
• QLD “C” Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalent.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge and significant practical experience in the design, programming and configuration of SCADA, telemetry, electrical and controls systems discipline of the water and sewerage industry including knowledge of IP networking, communications and IT systems.
• Knowledge of procurement processes including monitoring and managing, consultants, contractors, suppliers and service level agreements.

In return, you will join a dynamic collaborative team as well as benefiting from:

• Annual base salary from $98,668
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements with a RDO
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• We’re bursting at the seams with career development and learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active social club
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Are you ready to catapult your career?

For us to assess if you’re the one we are searching for, it is mandatory that you submit your resume, a cover letter and a full statement addressing the Selection Criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description, available to be downloaded from the vacancy on Council’s website.

Applications Close: 4 November 2021

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.