Organisational Context: CleanSubSea Operations Pty Ltd is an Australian marine technology and manufacturing company specialising in advanced hull cleaning and environmental solutions for the maritime industry.
The company designs, manufactures and supports innovative equipment and systems that improve operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Operating from its Bibra Lake manufacturing facility, CleanSubSea is focused on delivering high-quality products and services to domestic and international customers through a culture of safety, integrity and innovation
The Control System Technician at CleanSubSea is operating as part of the engineering team. This role is responsible for assisting Engineers in the implementation and R&D of Control systems.
What we offer:
- Market-aligned salary + superannuation
- Novated Lease
- Salary Sacrificing (superannuation)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Small, happy team
Key Responsibilities:
- Ongoing support for all electronic and control systems including production, testing and servicing.
- Selection of electrical, instrument, actuators, and electronic components.
- Evaluation of selected components to ensure they are fit for purpose.
- Designing network topologies with Ethernet, EtherCAT, Canbus, CanOpen, and other serial links, creating well-ordered and readable drawings, specifications, test plans and other documentation.
- Evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies.
- Follow designs all the way from proof of concept, factory prototyping, testing and then manufacture and commissioning of multiple units.
- Our prototype uses Beckhoff PLC’s and Twincat programming software. Canbus communication to field devices and between controllers. Familiarity with this or some similar field Bus and PLC languages is highly desirable.
- Provide support for breakdowns and critical production issues related to electronic and control systems.
- Assisting engineers with interfacing electrical, electronic or electromechanical devices and testing.
- System level fault finding and diagnosis.
- Investigate and identify root cause of the above and identify and execute solutions to prevent repeat events from occurring.
- Suggest improvement projects to resolve bottlenecks through optimisation of plant performance
- Interpret technical documents (multiple specifications and data sheets) and ensuring the Engineering documentation is in line with standards.
- Writing technical documents, test procedures, technical specifications, user manuals and general record keeping.
- Awareness and some experience with Functional Safety requirements and the principles of OH&S laws for industrial safe working practice.
- International travel may be required occasionally
- At times there will be a need to work near water and on medium to large ships, so a basic swimming competency and tolerance of ship’s motion is desirable.
Educational Background:
Tertiary qualifications:
- Certificate IV to Adv Diploma in Instrumentation is Required.
- Certificate IV to Adv Diploma in Electrotechnology is Desirable.
Professional Experience & Competencies:
- Proven experience (i.e. minimum 10 years preferred) as a Control System Technician
- Strong knowledge of electronics with a good understanding of control systems.
- Ability to understand electronic and electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Strong fault finding and diagnosis skills.
- Basic understanding of Python, Arduino or any programming language is desirable.
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software for electrical and electronic design i.e. Autocad, Altium, or Kicad (highly regarded).
- Experience in HIL or SIL testing will be highly regarded.
- Experience with electrical and electronic systems is highly regarded
- Experience with robotics, particularly underwater, is highly regarded
Pay: $95,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
Experience:
- Control System Technician: 8 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
