Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer

Make a real impact

At Verbrec, you will get to directly influence the transition to renewable energy systems and decarbonisation. Help us as we become a recognised partner for a sustainable future while enabling our clients and their customers achieve their energy transition objectives.

With over 600 dedicated team members operating out of locations across Australia and New Zealand, Verbrec is an ASX listed company (ASX: VBC) providing industry leading engineering, cyber security asset management and operations services across the entire asset lifecycle, with a significant focus on growth into new and existing industries.

We take pride in our focus on safety, while driving a strong people-focused culture to make transformations toward a sustainable and smart future.

We are problem solvers

It’s rewarding to be part of Verbrec, a place for creative thinkers with innovative technical solutions, who are active in enabling a sustainable future for our clients

It is an exciting time for our Automation & Control Systems Engineering team as we see continued growth with local and national projects kicking off. This growth has created an opportunity for a Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer to join our Adelaide team.

As a Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer, you will be working with a team of highly skilled engineers and project managers and deliver automation and control system solutions for a diverse portfolio of industrial clients. As such you will be required to demonstrate the following on an ongoing basis:

• Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to your team members.
• Identify and meet the needs of internal and external customers, being continually focused on project outcomes.
• Development of tenders/bids and the ability to manage the work to budgets
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills to develop detailed engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes, and software.
• Attention to detail to ensure that design work is completed in accordance with all applicable specifications, regulations and standards.
• Shows drive and determination to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and fault-finding skills.
• An attitude to drive innovation through all parts of the design and implementation process.
• Capable of detailed review / checking of others’ work within own discipline.
• Design, develop and commission industrial automation systems.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for operational facilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients and vendors.

We are Agile

This allows us to be light on our feet and progressive as we don’t get bogged down in bureaucracy. We get that the 9-5 isn’t for everyone, and we’re open to hear what works for you.

You will ideally bring to the role:

• Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience in O&G, Mining (previous BHP experience is highly regarded) & Minerals and/or Infrastructure/Utilities
• Demonstrated experience delivering process control systems for mining, water and gas infrastructure projects.
• Degree level qualifications in either Electrical, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
• Advanced SCADA design and implementation skills particularly for GeoSCADA, Plant SCADA, FT View, OpenEnterprise, Ignition and others.
• Exceptional design and implementation skills for capability with PLC and RTU platforms (i.e. Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, and Emerson).
• Experience with the following programming languages such as Python, C++, C#, Java, VB and VBS preferred but not essential.
• Application of industrial internet / Industry 4.0 to leverage the power of smart machines and real-time analytics.

We are growing

At Verbrec, we empower change and create opportunities for you to develop a supercharged career pathway, whether it is a technical, or focused on the people. We attribute our growth to our team, enjoying what they do by and having a meaningful impact on projects that will shape our future.

If you are an Automation & Control Systems Engineer with a passion for delivering engineering excellence and want a to work in a collaborative team environment with varied clients and projects, apply today.

The new Verbrec brand represents our evolution and continued growth by leveraging emerging techniques and technologies for the benefit of our clients. Evolution, engineered.

Our Vision - Meeting the future by engineering transformative solutions through full project and asset lifecycles.

Our Promise to You - We believe in passionate and innovative people delivering our success. We take pride in seeing our people continually develop their career opportunities and access wonderful employee benefits. We offer our people engaging and challenging work, the opportunity for personal success and, a fun and friendly culture. We are an inclusive workplace, and we believe in diversity and opportunity for all.

Visit us at https://verbrec.com/join-our-team/ to learn about Employee Benefits, Learning & Development opportunities, our projects and other perks we offer to our employees at Verbrec.

Only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered.