A fascinating area of engineering working in a dynamic environment where you will be involved in working on new technology, cyber security and other challenging projects.

• Electrical Engineer with expertise in SCADA, IT and communication systems?
• Grow and thrive in an innovative utility network
• We offer flexible working and medical, life & income protection cover!

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader – SCADA/NMS, you will work in a team that ensures that our SCADA/NMS systems support current and future Control Centre performance requirements.

This is a fascinating area of engineering working in a dynamic environment where you will be involved in working on new technology, cyber security and other challenging projects.

For the right person, there is the potential for this role to be a “Senior” SCADA/NMS Engineer, so we welcome applications from candidates of all experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the NMS database and diagrams
• Ensure the functionality, reliability and performance of our Network Management System (NMS)
• Support new system developments and user requirements
• Train staff to develop competence in using the NMS
• Maintain and deliver SCADA data

Skills and experience

• A tertiary level qualification in power engineering or computing – preferably a BEng or BSc
• Experience working with SCADA, IT and Communication systems
• Proven technical experience, with an emphasis on network control and technology – experience in an Electricity Distribution environment would be fantastic
• Be an innovator, able to think outside the square and solve the difficult problems!

Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate will be a Registered Electrician or Protection Technician equivalent with a good understanding of protection systems, communication systems, experience in operating and installing MV switchgear transformers, control and protection and other network related technologies.

Best-in-class benefits

You’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits at WEL:

• Medical, life, and income protection insurance
• Flexible working options - e.g. time in lieu, ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and more
• Relocation costs
• And most important of all, an excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews, on-call allowance and paid overtime.

We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses. With over 300 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We’re excited to be innovating and upgrading our ever-growing network and future-proofing our region as we diversify from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility; continuing to play an essential role in the Waikato region's economic and social development.

How to Apply

At WEL we value diversity and innovation and want extraordinary people with vision to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the ‘real you’ in your application. Apply now with your CV and please take the time in a cover letter to tell us what really floats your boat – what sets you apart, why you want to be a part of our team and some of your proudest achievements.

View the full position description for more details and if this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply!

Although we are really keen to fill this role - it is crucial we find the right fit for WEL, so we are prepared to close applications early or leave the role open until we find the right person.