Technology, our software and systems, and how we get the best information for our business, our environment, and the energy sector are key. To help foster this, we are on the lookout for a Control Systems Engineer to play a critical role in the design, development, and lifecycle management of our control systems.If you are technology-focused, innovative, and love to develop solutions that create the best outcomes for our control and operational technology systems, and are looking to make the move to Orion, then this could be the role for you.About usPassionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to Christchurch and central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community-owned, and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.The roleMonitor control system performance and assist with the optimisation of equipment lifecycles.Undertake RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) and communication installation configuration and diagnostics.Create new SCADA sites including commissioning and testing of SCADA points.Investigate the application of new equipment and technology solutions.Provide practical training sessions to staff and service providers for the implementation of new RTU and SCADA equipment.Review distribution network designs to ensure they fit with the OT & IT architecture.About youDepth of experience in a similar role with a solid knowledge of control systems implementations.Understanding of SCADA, networking, operating systems, control systems network protocols, and RTUs.Strong analytical skills with an advanced level of knowledge with Excel and attention to detail.Experience with GE ADMS, Foxboro, and SEL RTU products will be an advantage.Comfortable working in a dynamic and complex environment across various cross-functional teams.Highly motivated, innovative, curious, and open to new ways of doing things, so you'll need to think outside the box.We offerYou'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead.Three days of "My Days" leave.A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.To applyWe encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion, and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.Please reach out to us with any questions at ******. We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working at Orion.You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
