Ko wai mātou | Who we are
Pacific Technologies (New Zealand) Ltd is a leading provider of telemetry, SCADA,
environmental monitoring, water and wastewater automation and industrial process
instrumentation solutions across New Zealand and the Pacific since 1989.
We deliver end-to-end solutions including:
Telemetry & SCADA communications
Process instrumentation
Water & wastewater treatment plant automation
Hydrology & environmental monitoring systems
Pump stations, pressure sewer and valve control systems
Project delivery, commissioning and lifecycle asset support
Our clients include utilities, local authorities, industrial operators and infrastructure providers.
Te tūranga | The role
We are seeking a Senior Engineering Technologist – SCADA & Automation to provide
technical leadership in the design, implementation, optimisation and lifecycle management of mission-critical control systems for water, wastewater and environmental infrastructure projects.
This is a senior, client-facing engineering position responsible for leading the delivery of
automation and telemetry solutions across new capital works and existing operational
assets.
The role includes a combination of:
System design and engineering
Office-based configuration and documentation
Site commissioning and technical leadership
Client engagement and technical advisory
Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities
SCADA & Control Systems Leadership
Lead the architecture, configuration and optimisation of SCADA and telemetry systems
Develop control philosophies, functional design specifications and commissioning
documentation
Integrate PLCs, RTUs, communications networks and field instrumentation into
enterprise SCADA platforms
Deliver high-availability control systems for 24/7 operational environments
Infrastructure & Asset Lifecycle
Develop preventative maintenance and lifecycle strategies for automation assets
Analyse system performance and provide technical reporting to clients
Support long-term capital planning and automation upgrade programmes
Project Delivery
Act as technical lead on water and wastewater automation projects
Commission treatment plants, pump stations, pressure sewer and remote monitoring
systems
Provide technical support, training and documentation to clients and end users
Network & Remote Systems
Optimise telemetry, communications and remote asset monitoring performance
Troubleshoot complex multi-vendor control environments
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & experience required
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics
or a closely related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience in SCADA, PLC and industrial automation systems
Proven experience in water, wastewater, utilities and FMCG environments
Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead automation / SCADA engineering role
Strong background in telemetry and remote asset monitoring systems
Experience delivering control systems for 24/7 operational infrastructure
Client-facing communication, technical reporting and project delivery capability
Full New Zealand driver licence (or ability to obtain one)
Highly regarded
Schneider Geo SCADA / ClearSCADA
Rockwell Automation / Studio 5000
Telemetry & remote RTU networks
Water treatment plant automation
Capital project delivery &budgeting
Ngā painga | What we offer
Competitive senior salary
Accredited Employer – Immigration NZ
Green List pathway support (where eligible)
Ongoing professional development and training
Technical leadership and project ownership
Opportunity to work across New Zealand and the Pacific