SCADA & Controls Engineer - Pipelines - 16 month fixed term contract

SCADA & Control Systems Engineer – Gas Pipelines

About Us:

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members; consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

We’re looking for a SCADA & Control Systems Engineer to join our Gas Pipelines team in a meaningful role supporting critical infrastructure that keeps communities and industries running.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving, and making a real impact. You’ll work closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary team to ensure our control systems are reliable, secure, and continuously improving.

You don’t need to tick every single box—if you bring relevant experience and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborating with teams across the business to support safe and reliable pipeline operations
• Monitoring asset performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Proactively identifying risks and contributing to practical, sustainable solutions
• Supporting the ongoing availability and resilience of SCADA and control systems
• Contributing to system design, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing support during system incidents, working together to resolve issues effectively
• Contributing ideas to business cases, innovation opportunities, and future improvements  

About you

• Experience working with SCADA and control systems in industrial or process environments
• An interest in the energy sector and how infrastructure supports communities
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Experience or exposure to risk management and regulatory environments
• Engineering qualification (Control Systems, Electrical, or similar)
• Professional accreditation (CPEng/RPEng) or working towards it is welcomed 

Why you should come and work for us 

Our people are our greatest strength and inspiration so having various flexible working options, paid parental leave and leave purchase plans amongst many other benefits are key foundational elements on which we have built our success. We are passionate about what we do and we are proud of who we are. Safety is the cornerstone of our organisation and respect for community and country is the keystone that locks in place our Group Values.  

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. 

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry. 

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong. 

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.