Ideal for tech-savvy individuals who enjoy working at the interface of IT, electrical systems, and automation.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are essential to water utilities, helping protect public health, meet regulatory requirements, and improve operational efficiency.
They play a critical role in ensuring water remains clean, reliable, and safe.
You’ll thrive if you’re passionate about digital transformation, system security, and real-time monitoring of complex assets.
OT Specialists are meticulous, logical, and forward-thinking, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
People in this role often have a natural curiosity for how systems talk to each other and how technology can improve safety, efficiency, and resilience.
DAY TO DAY WORK
- Maintain SCADA and automation systems.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and controls issues.
- Implement cybersecurity protocols for OT networks.
- Collaborate with engineers and operators on system upgrades.
- Monitor data from remote sites and control systems.
Qualifications for this role
The following qualifications are required for this role:
- Trade qualified in either Electrical, Auto Electrical, Communications or similar
or - Bachelor of Electrical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or similar;
Where you might work
Consultant Offices
Infrastructure Projects
Water utilities and authorities
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