Project Lead – PLC SCADA Systems – $100k + – $120k +

An excellent opportunity to join a specialist Control Systems Integrator led by highly regarded professionals. They are growing steadily in their niche providing technically complex, innovative solutions to challenging problems requiring accurate diagnosis and integration of technologies. Their scope of expertise typically comprises Computer and Network Setup – Virtualization and Test Platforms – Automation System Design and Consulting – HMI and SCADA Configuration – PLC and PC Based Control – Electrical Panel Design – Field Start-up – Documentation – Support Contracts and Client Training.

Projects range in size from AUS$50k – AUS$5m – they continue to build long term and collaborative relationships with a wide range of clients in process, water, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors throughout the world and Australia. They pride themselves in having a team of highly skilled and diverse Control Systems / Automation Engineers who can adapt and provide solutions to customer technology issues above and beyond what is generally available in the market.

Steady growth has now created an opportunity for you to join the company in a long term permanent career position based in Newcastle. You will have the opportunity to apply your strong technical background and experience in systems integration and further develop your Project Management capability. You will work with an impressive, dedicated team and enjoy the benefits of working with clients across Australia and localy in Newcastle.

Technical Selection Criteria:
• Engineering Degree – Electrical, Computer Engineering or similar
• 5 years+ experience in design and programming of Citect SCADA
• 5 years +experience with Schneider / Modicon / Rockwell PLCs
• (Unity and/or Concept) will be highly regarded
• Use of Microsoft Operating Systems, including Server products
• Advanced use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and Project
• Integration experience using tools such as VB, MS SQL, and Reporting Services
• Networking and communications, redundant server configuration expertise

Attributes required:
• Strong background working in Systems Integration
• A positive, willing, “can do” attitude and personality
• Flexibility to work with different clients in a variety of industries
• Project Management skills will be well regarded

The successful candidate will be offered a base salary of AUS$100k – AUS$120k + super + other benefits.

For more information on this role and to find out about other similar positions, please contact Paul Forrest on 02 9431 6518, and quote Ref No. 18067. 
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