Ayan Infotech are looking for a SCADA Engineer - RTUs & HMI Specialist for a long term contract job opportunity in Melbourne.
All applicants must have full unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Title: SCADA Engineer - RTUs & HMI Specialist
Location: Melbourne (must be available onsite in Melbourne)
Type: Contract (6 months +)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Must be able to attend office in Melbourne CBD - remote work is not accepted)
Required Skills and Experience:
You'll manage and enhance SCADA systems focused on RTUs and HMIs, working with technologies such as Citect SCADA, Eaton Cooper Gateway, ZIV Microsol RTUs, and Schneider Foxboro SCD6000/5200. Your work ensures robust supervisory control, real-time telemetry, and reliable system performance across distributed assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and optimize SCADA systems-design, configure, troubleshoot Citect HMIs, RTUs, and communications.
- Implement and commission RTUs (Eaton Cooper Gateway, ZIV Microsol, Schneider Foxboro SCD series) and integrate them into the SCADA environment.
- Manage SCADA protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850) for reliable data exchange.
- Develop, update, and maintain HMI screen designs, mimic diagrams, animations, and parameter logic.
- Conduct point-to-point testing, validation of telemetry and control commands, system commissioning, and functional verification.
- Analyze system performance, deliver incident management, perform patching, system upgrades, and support disaster recovery procedures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, control room operators, network protection teams, and external stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in Citect SCADA HMI development and operation.
- Hands-on experience with RTUs: Eaton Cooper Gateway, ZIV Microsol, Schneider Foxboro SCD6000/5200.
- Strong understanding of SCADA protocols such as DNP3 and IEC 61850.
- Background in electrical engineering, power systems, substation or primary network operations.
- Demonstrated problem-solving in system maintenance, incident prioritization, and resolution.
- Experience with change control, patch management, and business continuity testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
- Recognised Engineering membership (e.g., Engineers Australia).
- Knowledge of GE e?Terra EMS platforms and high?voltage network protection.
- Previous exposure to special protection schemes, remedial action schemes, or substation automation.
Contact: 02 9412 4178 for more details.
www.ayaninfotech.com
