Job Description
25th August, ****
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Shape the future with CNFiTech Engineering
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At CNFiTech Engineering, we design, build, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems for major utility, industrial, manufacturing and treatment plants, and government clients.
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Our projects involve working alongside leading contractors on complex infrastructure and industrial facilities, where reliability, safety, and operational performance are critical.
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The Chance
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We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in PLC and SCADA systems working on industrial and infrastructure projects.
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This role will require regular site attendance, including commissioning activities, stakeholder engagement, inspections, and system performance assessments to meet client and project requirements. Additional duties include.
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Design, program, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems.
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Manage automation and control projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
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Develop control system designs, specifications, requirements, and technical documentation.
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Analyse plant and equipment performance to identify automation, reliability, and efficiency improvements.
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Work with electrical, mechanical, process engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver projects and resolve technical issues.
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Plan and coordinate FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and site activities.
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Define equipment, instrumentation, network, and control system requirements.
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Ensure systems meet engineering, safety, quality, and client standards.
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Conduct site inspections, audits,



and performance reviews.
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Support maintenance, upgrades, modifications, asset lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
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Provide technical leadership and support project delivery from concept through to operation.
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Prepare operations, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.
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About You
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Bringing between 5-10 years of experience designing, building, testing, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems on industrial and utility projects, together with strong technical and project delivery capabilities, with:
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Demonstrated experience with Siemens S7 platforms, including Step 7 and TIA Portal.
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Experience configuring Schneider Electric M580 PLC platforms.
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Experience with ClearSCADA / GeoSCADA systems.
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Sound understanding of industrial electrical systems and the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
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Bachelor's degree recognised by Engineers Australia in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
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Highly Regarded
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Experience delivering PLC and SCADA solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
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Familiarity with Sydney Water automation standards, CASE tools, and project delivery frameworks.
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Experience supporting asset optimisation, operational performance improvements, and lifecycle management of industrial automation systems.
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Exposure to plant design, process control systems, industrial communications networks, and infrastructure projects.
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Propel Your Career Forward
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Take the next step in your automation career and work on large-scale PLC and SCADA projects for utility and government clients.

📌 Automation Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 RSGx
📍 New South Wales