Scada / Nms Engineer

Electrical Engineer with expertise in SCADA, IT and communication systems?
- Grow and thrive in an innovative utility network
- We offer flexible working and medical, life & income protection cover

**About the role**

Reporting to the Team Leader - SCADA/NMS, you will work in a team that ensures that our SCADA/NMS systems support current and future Control Centre performance requirements.

This is a fascinating area of engineering working in a dynamic environment where you will be involved in working on new technology, cyber security and other challenging projects.

**Responsibilities**
- Maintain and update the NMS database and diagrams
- Ensure the functionality, reliability and performance of our Network Management System (NMS)
- Support new system developments and user requirements
- Train staff to develop competence in using the NMS
- Maintain and deliver SCADA data

**Skills and experience**
- A tertiary level qualification in power engineering or computing - preferably a BEng or BSc
- Experience working with SCADA, IT and Communication systems
- Proven technical experience, with an emphasis on network control and technology - experience in an Electricity Distribution environment would be fantastic
- Be an innovator, able to think outside the square and solve the difficult problems

**Skills and Experience**:
**Best-in-class benefits**

You’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits at WEL:

- Medical, life, and income protection insurance
- Flexible working options - e.g. time in lieu, ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and more
- Relocation costs
- And most important of all, an excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews, on-call allowance and paid overtime.

We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.

**About WEL Networks**

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses. With over 300 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We’re excited to be innovating and upgrading our ever-growing network and future-proofing our region as we diversify from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility; continuing to play an essential role in the Waikato region's economic and social development.

**How to Apply**

View the full position description for more details and if this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply