About Stanwell

Stanwell provides the spark for a bright future, and that future starts now. With our corporate office in Brisbane’s CBD and sites in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions, we are a supplier of energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market, and large energy users throughout Australia. With more than 3,000 MW of renewable generation projects and firming capacity under development, we have an extensive renewable energy pipeline, with a goal of 9 to 10 GW of renewable energy and between 3 and 3.5 GW of energy storage in place by 2035.

We care. We adapt. We deliver. These values are the driving force behind everything we do. And as we grow and deliver that pipeline of projects in the coming years, we will continue to serve our communities and deliver the power that Queensland needs.

About the role

This is a permanent full-time opportunity located at Stanwell Power Station.

As the Control Systems Technician you will join a team of 7 other control system technicians and instrument and control engineers working to provide control, protection and monitoring system support to the control system infrastructure installed at Stanwell Power Station.

This role is responsible for ensuring that the power station control, protection, and monitoring systems are maintained in accordance with best practice principles, relevant standards and codes whilst continuously improving the technical, environmental and commercial performance.

Key activities include:

• Operation and maintenance of a modern control system composing of DCS, interconnected operational technology data networks, PLC, HMI, Safety instrumented systems and turbine control systems.
• Investigate and correct Control System failures /operational technology failures.
• Identify, design, install and commission plant control system improvements and modifications
• Interpret technical drawings, interpret controls system logic diagrams and O&M manuals.
• Identify improvements to enhance system monitoring and ease of operations in consultation with plant strategy areas.
• Monitor plant processes and instrumentation to identify improvements in process control strategies.
• Obtain and analyse plant health and performance data 

About you

• An Electrical/Electronic or Instrument Trade Qualification.
• An Associate Degree in Electrical, Instrument Engineering or Information Technology (or equivalent) – applicants who are actively studying or willing to study toward these qualifications will also be considered. (study assistance options available).
• Ability to configure, operate and maintain DCS/PLC systems (preferably Siemens) including Human Machine Interface and interconnected operational technology data networks.
• Operational technology knowledge including cyber security awareness is desirable.
• Experience in safety instrumented systems is desirable.

Benefits:

• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Weekly pay
• Contributions for IP/TPD insurance units 
• 4-day work week / Flexible work arrangements
• Buses provided from Gracemere and Rockhampton
• On-site canteen services
• Relocation packages available
• Incentive scheme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to learning and development on and off the job
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 29 October 2024

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).  This role is identified as a critical role under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 and is subject to to a critical infrastructure background check.

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.