Engineer, SCADA

Vestas Australia has achieved massive projects in the past few years and continues to do so. This is an opportunity for all the Electrical & Electronics engineers and specialists to make a change and contribute something to the environment. Let's power the solution and make a sustainable future.

Plant & Hybrid APAC is part of the Service Business Unit APAC and supports the organization in selling, installing, and servicing a large number of SCADA systems controlling medium and large-sized wind power plants. Our customers can mainly be found among larger power supply companies and professional investors.

Vestas Australia is looking for a SCADA Engineer who has a good understanding of SCADA and its implementations in large projects. The primary objective of this position is to execute detailed engineering of the SCADA system, OFC Network, SCADA installations, and configuration:

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Responsibilities:

The skills suitable for this position include the capability to carry out detailed engineering of the SCADA/PPC system, OFC Network, SCADA/PPC installation, and configuration:

•  Creation and review of Technical Requirement Specifications, Design Descriptions,
•  Design and Troubleshoot Network issues (Remotely and/or on-site),
•  Creation and review of Test & Verification Procedures and Reports,
•  Perform corrective and preventive maintenance for installed SCADA/PPC systems,
•  On-call technical support to remote sites,
•  Report on system status and coordination for updates,
•  The SCADA Engineer will be the primary point of contact for the SBU Region for all SCADA/PPC activities including technical advisory and collaborating with the APAC SCADA team and global SCADA regardless of the project phase (Sales, Construction, or Service).
•  Ordering of hardware, Factory Acceptance Testing at local warehouse,
•  PPC Installation; PPC product configuration and commissioning; Implementation of PPC-FDS including implementation of MIMICs and implementation of control loops,
•  PPC Implementation description which is documented, reviewed, and approved. Both in Word and within the PPC including revision notes and history tracking,
•  PPC Product Commissioning Report including Site Acceptance Testing,
•  Development of PPC operation manual,
• PPC system commissioning, including internal testing according to PPC FDS and Test Plan, including official testing with local TSO/TNSP,
• Assist with the extraction of test data and reviewing of commissioning reports prepared by Grid teams.

Qualification :

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and/or Communication and/or Electrical Engineering and/or Control systems and/or Instrumentation with 3 to 5 yrs of experience or equivalent:
• Experience in working with SCADA systems, preferably in Wind Power Plants or the power industry,
•  Experience in AB PLC programming and automation,

Competencies:

•  Australian or International Driver's License,
•  Excellent in Microsoft Office & Excel,
•  MSCE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) & HP server experience preferred,
•  Ability to manage and influence activities with internal and external customers,
•  Effectively communicate across all levels within the organization regarding complex technical and commercial issues
•   Ability to work in an environment using a decentralized team-based approach,
•   Good communication and presentation skills,
•   Stakeholder management,
•    Excellent with customers,

 What we offer:

•   Excellent career development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
•   A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
•   Flexible workplace arrangements
•   3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
•    Employee Assistance Program

Additional information:

•  All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.
•  Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. 

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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