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Senior Electrical / SCADA Engineer

Searson Buck are again proud to be partnering with Tasmanian Irrigation (TI) in their search for a Senior Electrical/SCADA Engineer. This newly created role will provide guidance and leadership for TI's electrical, data and control systems function across the network.

Tasmanian Irrigation currently operates 16 irrigation schemes around the State and has a further $170m commitment from Federal & State Government to support the design and construction of five new schemes over the next 5-8 years.

This newly created position is a key role within the Technical Support Services Team and supports TI's capacity to deliver uninterrupted water supply to their irrigator body throughout the State. The Senior Electrical/SCADA Engineer is a state-wide role with a primary focus on the provision of Electrical (including Generation and HV) and Control Systems strategy and asset performance improvements. You will also be involved in network design, asset management, and maintenance planning functions as a support service to the Water Delivery, Program Development and Delivery groups.

Key to this role will be an individual's ability to provide;

• Technical advice on TI's electrical, data and control systems network
• Network programming and design experience
• Asset management, maintenance, and planning support
• High level conceptual and problem-solving to achieve operational optimisation
• Project development and delivery with direct budgetary and cost control responsibility

To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate significant prior experience in a similar position preferably within the development of irrigation schemes, waste water or sewerage networks, large-scale oil & gas installations, or marine pipeline construction projects.

The successful Senior Electrical/SCADA Engineer will;

• Hold a Bachelor level qualification (Electrical or similar)
• Have demonstrated experience in HV networks and Control Systems
• Demonstrated PLC, RTU, HMI and SCADA design and programming skills
• Sound understanding of Electrical & HV regulatory, statutory and code compliance
• Be aligned to TI's people positive culture

As the Senior Electrical/SCADA Engineer you work closely with the Manager, Asset Management & Maintenance Planning to deliver network efficiencies across the existing irrigation network and be involved in the design and development of key electrical infrastructure for new irrigation schemes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work and live in Tasmania to grow and sustain the wealth of our state.

For a confidential conversation please contact Susan on 0438 078 292 or 

Applications close COB Monday 7th December 2020.

You can download the position description here.

Expressions of Interest

Tasmanian Irrigation are the responsible entity for the management of the Welcome River Riverworks District and the Montagu Catchment River Improvement District. 

To assist TI in management of the districts, Expressions of Interest are sought for the following two packages of work,

1. Annual scoping and supervision of works to maintain the drainage channels and the access tracks. 

a) The scoping of works requires working with the district landowners, arranging access, inspecting the channels and access pathways, agreeing the scope of works including weed management activities with the landowners through the community consultative committees and summarising the scope in sufficient detail to enable pricing by civil contractors.

Scoping is required to be completed by 31^st December.

b) Supervision of contractors in performing the scope works defined above.  Supervision includes ensuring that contractors perform the works responsibly and, as per the scope, and in accordance with their safety and environmental management plan.

Interested parties are required to provide the following,

• Schedule of rates (including details of escalation)
• Details of previous relevant experience (case studies and references)
• Resumes for key individuals
• Examples of safety and environmental management plans

The successful parties will be awarded a contract for 3 years with the potential for extending to 5 years based on satisfactory performance.

2. Environmental Assessment

Where required by the Scope of Works described above determine required Environmental Assessments, undertake Environmental Surveys, prepare Summary Report or other as required by the Assessment type.

Examples of assessments that may be required;

•  Environmental Performance Requirement (EPR) / Environmental Protection Guidelines (EPG) / Environmental Management Plans (EMP)
• Fatal flaw assessment
• Forest Practices Plan
• EPBC Referral 

Interested parties are required to provide the following,

• Schedule of rates (including details of escalation)
• Details of previous relevant experience (case studies and references)
• Resumes for key individuals

The successful parties will be awarded ‘as-required’ contract for 3 years with the potential for extending to 5 years based on satisfactory performance.

You can download the Riverworks Districts Overview here.

People and Culture Consultant

Tasmanian Irrigation’s (TI) primary aim is to grow the wealth of Tasmania by developing and enhancing the productive capacity of the State’s agricultural industries. TI currently operates irrigation schemes throughout the State. TI is committed to a significant number of new irrigation schemes extending out over the next decade right across the State.

Searson Buck is working with TI to find the right person to join their People and Culture team. This is an opportunity to work for a progressive and innovative industry leader. 

This is a 12 month contract position for 3 days per week.

Reporting directly to the Manager, People and Culture you will have Generalist HR experience and understand HR principles. The successful candidate will have well developed communication skills, knowledge or exposure to leading organisational change, experience in running the day to day operations of an HR department, including recruitment, onboarding, some IR knowledge and have exceptional administrative abilities. The role will contribute to the success of the organisation by providing support to the Manager, People and Culture in a fast paced and constantly changing environment. 

Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Administer TI’s HR Strategy Framework
• Co-ordinate cultural development initiatives and change management programs
• Oversee employee recruitment and induction processes
• Prepare HR documentation and maintain personnel records
• Support managers with employee performance and learning development plans
• Maintain, update and communicate policies, procedures, guidelines and documentation
• Provide support to manage employee/industrial relations issues
• Work with employees and contractors to ensure compliance with WHS requirements
• General administration 

This role will be based in Launceston. To succeed you will be resilient, pick things up quickly, have the relevant experience and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships, be approachable, act with discretion and confidentiality and always go beyond.

To express your interest please apply by submitting a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and how they align to the role along with your resume. For further information please contact Sharon Miller at Searson Buck on 0408 748 573.