Senior OT Systems Specialist - AVEVA PI
Perth
We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.
And we want you to be part of it.
You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.
But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.
Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.
We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.
We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.
This is where you come in.
Role Description:
The Senior OT Systems Specialist is a newly created opportunity in our Operational Technology (OT) Systems team, based at our Perth Central Park location. This senior technical role is responsible for leading the design, development, and support of critical OT applications and real-time data systems, including AVEVA PI and Ignition SCADA.
The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, driving enhancements across OT systems, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, cybersecurity, and trading. The role plays a key part in supporting the integration of new renewable energy projects and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of Synergy’s operational data infrastructure.
This is a hands-on senior role offering the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute meaningfully to Western Australia’s energy transformation.
Job responsibilities:
- Lead the discovery, design, and implementation of new features and enhancements in OT analysis and reporting applications, leveraging time series historians and cloud data analytics tools.
- Develop and implement integrations for diverse real-time operational data sources using technologies such as AVEVA PI interfaces, Ignition SCADA, and NodeRed-based Web API flows.
- Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to mid-level and emerging OT specialists and engineers, supporting their development and contributing to a high-performing team culture.
- Collaborate with Cyber Security to implement OT-specific security requirements and ensure the reliability and performance of critical OT systems.
- Provide expert input into the design and delivery of Technology projects, while compiling detailed technical documentation and standards.
What you will bring:
- A degree in Computer Science, IT Systems, or a related discipline (preferred), along with strong analytical and communication skills and a customer-centric mindset.
- Extensive experience supporting and enhancing critical business applications in a DevOps environment (5+ years), with at least 2 years integrating real-time data systems.
- Strong technical expertise in OT systems, particularly with AVEVA PI and Ignition SCADA, ideally within the energy utilities sector.
- Leadership and mentoring capability, with a proven ability to guide and develop mid-level and emerging OT specialists.
- Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working across engineering, cybersecurity, and trading teams, as well as with external vendors and partners.
So, what's it like working for Synergy?
As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.
At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.
Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
- Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community
- Learning and development opportunities.
More details can be found here
At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.
Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.
Applications close 27 August 2025, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Need some help?
Get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@synergy.net.au.