Senior Automation Engineer, Western Power

Senior Automation Engineer, Western Power

Company Western Power
Job title Senior Automation (Control Systems) Engineer
Job location Perth, Australia
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Applying engineering knowledge and skills to provide end to end Automation services for the Western Power network
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of local and remote monitoring and control schemes for a wide range of Transmission and Distribution equipment
  • Deliver quality designs associated with power system Automation and SCADA
  • Configuration of control systems including industrial networks, RTU, PLCs, and HMIs
  • Carry out on-site application engineering and system testing
  • Implement cybersecurity measures to safeguard operational system against potential threats

Requirements & Skills:

  • Degree in electrical or electronic engineering recognized by Engineers Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for appointment as a professional engineer
  • Eligibility for corporate membership of Engineers Australia
  • Sound knowledge of data management systems, Automation principles, and SCADA protocols
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in Automation installation, commissioning, maintenance, and operations field practices and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of Primary and Secondary equipment used in Transmission and Distribution Substations including power systems and protection schemes
  • Extensive working knowledge and understanding of SCADA system designs, RTU, PLC configurations, Ethernet switches, router configurations, and database systems.
  • Sound understanding and knowledge of engineering standards, compliance & regulations, Technical Rules, and procedures applicable to secondary systems
  • Detailed understanding and knowledge of current technological developments in the field of automation.
  • In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, security principles, industry best practices network monitoring tools, and troubleshooting techniques
  • Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’

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