Facility and Assets Control Systems TechnicianJob posted: 24/10/2024
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Asset Management and Planning
Reference: VG/9300-OCT24
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The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Facility and Asset Control Systems Technician to provide a critical role within the Barwon Prisons Precinct.
About the Business Unit The Barwon Precinct was formed to drive efficiencies in service delivery across the 4 prisons located in Lara. The Facility and Assets group managed $1.27 billion in physical assets and provides strategic asset management planning services additionally.
The Barwon Precinct consists of HM Prison Barwon, Marngoneet Correctional Centre, and its Annexe Karreenga, Western Plains Correctional Centre, plus Statewide Services Centres and a State fire training centre.
About the Role The Facility and Assets, Control Systems Technician form a critical portion of the trades and technician's cohort within the team that provide reactive and programmed maintenance support to the Prisons are Facilities within the Barwon Precinct.
The Facility and Assets, Control Systems Technician will manage systems associated with facility HVAC-R, hot and cold-water hydraulics, pumping systems, and other essential services within the Barwon Precinct locations.
As the Facility and Asset Control Systems Technician, some of your duties will include:
Providing expert technical support by diagnosing and resolving issues with installed control systems within the Barwon Precinct prisons and facilities.Overseeing the management and operation of control systems across the Barwon Precinct prisons and facilities, ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards.Collaborating with facility managers to ensure control systems support the overall functionality and efficiency of the facilities.About you To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving issues with various control systems, including Building Management Systems (BMS), electrical and mechanical control equipment (Variable Speed Drives, Soft Starters), and HVAC-R control systems.The proven ability to program and configure software for control systems, ensuring functionality, reliability, and alignment with defined engineering processes and industry best practices.Extensive experience in managing and maintaining control systems within large and complex facilities, including pumping systems, hot and cold-water systems, and lighting controls, to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and deliver minor renewal and improvement projects related to control systems, from assessing requirements to developing project plans and managing execution to enhance facility operations.Qualifications/Requirements A TAFE qualification in electrical, electronic, mechatronics or instrumentation is desirable.How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.
Job type: Full time
Job classification: VPSG4
Contact: Paul Broughton on 0439 208 785 | ******
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