Engineering Test Officer - Advanced Energy Management System

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

As an Engineering Test Officer you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

• Competitive Salary starting from $186,960 + 14.75% super (10-day fortnight)
• 9-day fortnight and flexible working arrangements available
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

The opportunity:

As an Engineering Test Officer, you will be responsible for conducting thorough testing between our Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) and field-based systems to ensure all operator functions perform as expected before going live.

Specifically, you will:

• Testing interoperability between the AEMS and field RTUs (IP and serial)
• Ensuring displays operate correctly without errors
• Testing other AEMS core functions such as ICCP, Historian, SCLs, Calcs, Contingency Analysis, and State Estimator
• Verifying that database points are correctly assigned with no data errors post conversion
• Confirming that alarms/events are displayed correctly in the alarm browser

The people you'll join:

Powerlink is launching our new Advanced Energy Management System, laying the foundation for us to become the renewable grid of the future.

This critical role, reporting directly to our AEMS Team Leader, is part of our Energy & Digital Management team. It requires a high degree of originality, ingenuity, judgment, and expertise.

We are seeking passionate professionals to help us deliver cutting-edge technologies that streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and introduce innovative ways of working.

What you'll bring:

• Advanced Diploma or other relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering

We are seeking a skilled professional with experience in Power Systems Operations or EMS operations, including power transmission network operations and distribution and control centre practices.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to understand testing methodologies and complete testing activities to ensure comprehensive, auditable, and high-quality outcomes for the AEMS.

You will have considerable demonstrated ability in utilising SCADA data communication technologies and Microsoft Office.

You should have the ability to apply upgrades and software modifications to minimise operational interruptions and meet user requirements. Strong skills in configuring complex technology-based systems, analysing faults, and resolving issues in time-critical tasks and projects are necessary.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on 27th of November 2024. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 
 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Nix at nix.lapham@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!

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