Senior Operational Technology Engineer in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA), is an innovative Government Agency and a highly sought-after employer offering once in a lifetime opportunities to work on major rail infrastructure projects. The PTA is looking for qualified and experienced engineers and transport professionals to help grow and maintain the state’s public transport network.
In addition to maintaining the existing network the Government has recently commenced a major program of rail projects named METRONET with the aim of updating & extending the Perth metropolitan rail network and is looking for experienced rail engineers across a number of disciplines to help deliver these exciting phases of work
We are looking to hear from Snr Operational Technology Engineers interested in emigrating to Australia or relocating interstate to Perth. This position is responsible for the provision of safe, reliable, cost effective and high quality control systems and services that comply with regulations and standards, are provided to meet business needs. The role also oversees the design and integration of new control system assets into the existing Public Transport Authority (PTA) network (specifically Train Control, Traction Power, Station and Fire SCADA systems).
Core duties and responsibilities:
Engineering
- Leads the planning and implementation of new equipment, systems and technology, including testing of control systems equipment as Test Engineer or as Witnessing Engineer for Contractor’s testing and commissioning.
- Reviews SCADA system designs, ensures adherence to codes of practice, safety standards and industry standards.
- Prepares SCADA system designs to comply with the Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) design principles and codes.
- Provides relevant technical expertise, guidance and training to other staff, and professional engineering support to Control and SCADA systems for Network and Infrastructure.
- Reviews the development and application of, codes of practice, technical specifications, engineering maintenance instructions, service schedules, work practices, type approvals, technical training manuals, drawings and associated Control Systems documentation to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations.
- Acts in the role of Project Engineer for Control Systems and Communications Systems as per the Procedure Engineering Management for Projects ( <phone number removed> ).
To be suitable for the role you will have:
- Relevant professional qualifications that would satisfy the admission requirement for membership to the Institution of Engineers Australia.
- Knowledge and recent experience in the design and commissioning of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) installations and SCADA systems.
- Recent experience in fault finding on power signalling, Automatic Train Protection (ATP), PLC, SCADA and associated field equipment.
- Knowledge and experience of contemporary and relevant web development and reporting tools, products and methodologies.
- Relevant experience in project and contract management.
If you’re looking to make a lifestyle change and take the next step in your career and live and work in one of the world’s most liveable cities offering wonderful professional opportunities and the best quality of life in Australia, then "apply now", for the role. Please also confirm you are happy with the salary bandings for the role you are applying for, what your notice period is with your current employer and what steps (if any) you have previously taken in relation to emigration to Australia or indeed relocation interstate if you are already based in Australia.
The PTA offers sponsorship and a relocation package for candidates who meet the criteria and wish to relocate from overseas.
We apologise but only suitably qualified individuals will be contacted
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