About Us
Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.
We are 100% Australian owned and have 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and an Australian development pipeline of 20GW.
The Role
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Instrument & Electrical Reliability Engineer to support the PKET (Port Kembla Energy Terminal) and firming assets operations and engineering team in maintaining safe and efficient operations. Reporting to the Terminal & Firming Asset & Maintenance Manager, this role will provide Instrumentation & Electrical engineering expertise while fostering a fundamental process understanding throughout the team. You will also be responsible for the development and ownership of reliability management systems and processes for the PKET facility.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Instrumentation & Electrical engineering expertise and offer SME advice on the Instrumentation & Electrical aspects of PKET operations.
- Deliver guidance and direction to PLC and SCADA support service providers.
- Develop and champion reliability improvement plans and establish an ongoing process for reliability engineering and root cause analysis.
- Champion asset/equipment condition monitoring and develop procedures to ensure adherence to designed safe operating envelopes and environmental licenses.
- Ensure compliance with relevant processes and standards, statutory legislation, risk controls, and industry, Australian, or government standards.
- Engage with key operational partners to maintain end-to-end process understanding in Instrumentation & Electrical safety and plant optimization.
- Assist the Process Engineer in providing guidance to PLC and SCADA support service providers.
- Assist with the development of maintenance strategies for new equipment and provide SME advice during the development of risk-assessed maintenance activities.
- Provide technical assurance and insight during the development and review of operational procedures, HAZIDs, and HAZOPs, and serve as the SME owner of hardware barrier integrity.
- Own key KPIs and reporting for the PKET facility, and actively support the asset whole-of-life costing model work.
- 10 years of experience as an Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer within the process industry, preferably in oil and gas or chemicals.
- Experience with a Major Hazard Facility.
- Fundamental process safety training/knowledge.
- Cybersecurity acumen and competency.
- Experience with electrical switching and high voltage electrical equipment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Competent with Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to work within a team and develop/coach others.
- Ability to conduct complex data analysis and calculations with a high level of accuracy.
- Experience in contractor management.
- Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering degree.
- Process Safety Training.
- Able to obtain and maintain an MSIC card.
What’s on Offer:
In addition to a competitive remuneration package combined with attractive benefits, employees have the opportunity to access training and career development, and workplace flexibility. Squadron Energy also recognises the importance of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Visit www.squadronenergy.com to learn more about us.
Driving a diverse, inclusive and respectful culture:
We’re committed to safe, healthy and respectful workplaces. A place where everyone matters always. We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education. We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success. If you require assistance to apply for this job because of disability or special needs, please contact us [email protected]. No other requests will be acknowledged.
Please monitor your email regarding communication on progress of your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.
