Job Description

An experienced Controls Engineering Lead is sought to join the Australian IPP engineering function.

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This is a senior technical leadership role reporting into the Head of Engineering, responsible for the design, integration, optimisation, and governance of controls and automation systems across a portfolio of hybrid energy assets in Australia.

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The role spans the full lifecycle of IPP projects — from development and design through to commissioning, operations, and continuous optimisation of live assets.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the design, configuration, and integration of control systems across hybrid power assets
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- Oversee SCADA, PLC, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and automation platforms
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- Develop and implement control strategies across diesel, gas, solar, and BESS technologies
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- Drive standardisation and consistency of control architectures across Australian projects
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Project Development & Delivery

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- Provide controls engineering input into feasibility studies and project development
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- Support technical design and optimisation of new IPP opportunities
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- Oversee commissioning, testing, and validation of control systems during project delivery
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Asset Performance & Optimisation

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- Optimise performance of operational hybrid energy assets
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- Improve system efficiency, reliability, availability, and fuel performance
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- Support remote monitoring, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance initiatives
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- Contribute to emissions reduction and sustainability objectives across the portfolio
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Technical Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

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- Establish and maintain engineering standards for controls and automation systems
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- Collaborate with internal engineering, operations, project delivery, and commercial teams
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- Interface with OEMs, EPC contractors, and technology partners
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- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian safety, environmental, and quality standards
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About You

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You are an experienced controls or automation engineering professional with a background in complex energy or industrial environments within Australia.

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You will bring:

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- Strong experience in controls engineering (SCADA, PLCs, EMS, or equivalent systems)
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- Exposure to hybrid power systems including generation, renewables, and BESS integration
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- Background in mining, utilities, infrastructure, or IPP/energy project environments
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- Experience operating across both project delivery and live asset optimisation
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- Solid technical leadership capability and stakeholder management skills
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- Understanding of Australia's energy transition and grid integration challenges
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Why This Role

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- Work on large-scale hybrid and remote energy assets across Australia
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- Influence both the design and operational performance of critical energy infrastructure
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- Join a growing IPP platform with long-term ownership of assets
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- Exposure to cutting-edge hybrid and renewable integration projects
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- High-impact engineering leadership role with end-to-end asset lifecycle involvement
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📌 Controls Engineering Lead (Victoria)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Victoria