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Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.\nIf you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.\nAbout The Role\nReporting to the Team Lead OT Engineering ETP, this permanent position plays a critical role in Melbourne Water's Operational Technology team.\nAs the Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will provide technical and asset ownership support for Operational Technology assets at ETP, providing expert leadership across control systems, governance, asset management and project development activities. You will ensure OT systems are operated, maintained and modified in accordance with Melbourne Water policies, standards and management of change requirements while supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure renewal projects.\nWorking closely with project teams, service providers and operational stakeholders, you will provide technical oversight of OT and SCADA-related projects, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, risks are appropriately managed and business continuity is maintained.\nIn this role, you will:\nContribute to the development of OT asset renewal and replacement plans that improve reliability, reduce risk and support long-term business objectives.\nAssist with technical governance and asset stewardship, ensuring OT systems are operated and maintained in accordance with Melbourne Water standards, policies and procedures.\nAct as the OT subject matter expert for major capital and renewal projects, supporting the planning, design, implementation and commissioning of OT components.\nOversee Management of Change (MoC) activities, ensuring proposed changes to operational systems are appropriately assessed, documented and implemented.\nWork collaboratively with project teams, maintenance contractors and operational stakeholders to support the successful delivery of OT-related project outcomes.\nProvide specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders on OT standards, asset performance and technical risk management.\nParticipate in and lead investigations of OT related problems and provide support for incidents and control system performance issues. \nAnalyse asset and system performance data to identify improvement opportunities and support evidence-based investment and maintenance decisions.\nSupport the ongoing development and implementation of maintenance strategies that maximise asset performance, reliability and compliance.\nAbout You\nYou are a highly experienced Operational Technology professional with a strong background in industrial control systems, asset management and technical governance. You can confidently balance strategic asset planning with hands-on technical leadership while building strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.\nYou will bring:\nExtensive experience with industrial control systems including SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, OT networks, CCTV and related automation technologies.\nStrong knowledge of operational technology governance, asset lifecycle management and risk-based decision-making.\nExperience supporting the delivery of OT, control system and automation components within complex infrastructure projects.\nDemonstrated capability reviewing and managing technical change processes within operational environments.\nProven expertise in the design, development, maintenance and optimisation of electrical, instrumentation and automation systems.\nStrong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, advise and build trusted relationships across internal teams, contractors and service providers.\nExperience providing technical leadership during operational incidents, investigations and troubleshooting activities.\nAn Engineering qualification and Registered Professional Engineer Victoria (RPEV) registration, or the ability to obtain registration within 6 months of commencement.\nObtain AusCheck Clearance. (please see important information below*)\nWe offer a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 50% in the office. Noting Melbourne Water has multiple operational sites, you will be required to visit site as per operational needs dictate; therefore, it is mandatory that you have a Driver’s Licence.\nFor more information, please review the attached position description: Senior Engineer Control Systems (OT Engineering ETP).pdf\nWhy Join Us\nAt Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.\nOur people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.\nWe walk the talk when it comes to flexible working - but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.\nOur long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.\nIf you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.\nHow To Apply\nClick the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.\nClosing date: Tuesday 20th October at 11:55pm AEST\n*Important Information\nThe Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) Act 2018 requires Melbourne Water, as an operator of critical infrastructure, to prepare a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP), which has been undertaken and managed by the Security and Emergency Management Team.\nMelbourne Water are required to assess roles across Melbourne Water to determine what roles are critical under the Act. 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