Operational Technology Systems Engineer

Technology is at the heart of our on-going growth and success, as we evolve into a smarter more connected energy network, we're looking for an Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer who's passionate about secure, resilient systems that keep our communities connected and our grid performing at its best.

This is your chance to be a part of New Zealand's energy transition, designing and supporting the communication networks that make modern electricity systems possible.

You'll collaborate across teams, shape the way OT and cyber security come together and help drive our digital evolution from the ground up.

About us

Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people.

We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation.

Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury.

As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.

We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously.

We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.

The role

• Design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient OT communication networks supporting real-time SCADA and control systems
• Lead OT cyber security initiatives across the Engineering Support team in collaboration with the Data, Digital & Technology (DDT) team
• Identify and mitigate network risks and support fault investigations
• Develop and maintain OT network standards, documentation and training to build organisational capability
• Contribute to long-term strategic initiatives, including network modernisation, automation, and the transition toward a Distributed System Operator (DSO) model

About you

We offer

You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you.

You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think.

Importantly, we offer :

You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.

To apply

We encourage you to be you in your application!

We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability.

You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.

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We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews.

To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working Orion.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.

Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.