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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Cremorne, Victoria, Australia; Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaThe world is making the shift to cleaner energy, slowly. The planet is changing, fast.That''s why Akaysha builds, owns, and operates the most powerful megascale battery storage solutions of today, and it''s why we''ll continue to build more. But what we are really building is a better future for everyone we share the planet with.With a 30GWh+ portfolio spanning APAC, the Americas, and the EU and a global team of over 200, should we slow down, or should the world catch up?As an OT Specialist Engineer, you''ll be joining the IT & Security team responsible for maintaining High System Integrity Protection Scheme (SIPS) Performance at Waratah Super Battery; the most powerful BESS globally. In addition, the team recently achieved commercial operation date (COD) alongside the first full month of operational reporting for Akaysha''s UlindaPark BESS.Building on this momentum, the role will focus on establishing and sustaining stable, reliable daytoday OT system operations across multiple live sites. You will play a key role in supporting BAU activities, maintaining system integrity, and ensuring OT environments operate safely and predictably over time.Each site presents unique technical and operational considerations, offering the opportunity to deepen your experience in supporting the reliability, performance, and security of operational technology systems. This includes handson involvement with SCADA servers and HMIs, as well as PCS, BMS, and EMS subsystems, throughout the operations and maintenance phase of largescale energy assets.Your expertise will be critical in enabling stable, visible and secure OT environments across Akaysha''s portfolio of assets with your work making a tangible impact as you:Manage and maintain OT infrastructureincluding SCADA, HMIs, BESS, gateways, and historianswhile overseeing configuration, documentation, system health, automation, and lifecycle planning.Support secure, governed OTcloud integration (Azure/AWS) with accurate, highquality data flows for realtime analytics and AIdriven maintenance.Apply OT cybersecurity and compliance practices across AESCSF/IEC62443, hardening, secure access, monitoring, vulnerability management, asset control, backups, and SOCI requirements.Maintain and troubleshoot OT system performance and communications across SCADA, RTUs, historians, and BESS subsystems while resolving incidents, supporting oncall operations, and improving OT architectures and practices.Coordinate OT vendor support, technical reviews, compliance, lifecycle planning, Tier 2/3 assistance, and commissioning activities while reviewing documentation and deliverables.Travel to AU sites once every 2-3 months or when needed, is a requirement of this position. The role can be based at Akaysha''s Melbourne (HQ), Sydney or Brisbane office with the option to work in a hybrid capacity spending time in the office, and at home.Making an impact in this role will rely on proven expertise in the following areas:Industrial Control Systems (ICS) & SCADA Expertise in configuring and optimizing IC environments, including SCADA, HMIs, PLCs, RTUs, and IEDs for realtime operations.Industrial Communication Protocols Skilled in applying and interpreting industrial protocolsModbus, DNP3, IEC61850, and OPC/OPCUAto ensure reliable device and system communication.OT Cybersecurity Proficient in applying OT security frameworks (AESCSF, IEC62443) to guide hardening, segmentation, and secure system architecture.Troubleshooting & Systems Diagnostics Skilled in diagnosing faults across OT networks, control systems, data pipelines, and BESS subsystems using structured problemsolving and rootcause methods.CloudIntegrated OT Systems Knowledge of OTcloud integration patterns, including telemetry pipelines, secure connectivity, and cloudbased monitoring and analytics.Vendor & Contractor Coordination Experienced in coordinating technical validation and lifecycle activities with OEMs, service providers, and contractors across reviews and assessments.Technical Documentation Proficient in producing clear, accurate technical documentation, including diagrams, procedures, system records, and operational artefacts.Our people are Akaysha''s greatest asset. We support career growth and wellbeing through initiatives such as:Hybrid and remotecompatible workplace, where flexibility is balanced with connection and every team member can do their best work, wherever they are.Professional Development Support including annual development allowance, additional paid time off, and curated learning content.Career support that works for you including both people and knowledge leadership promotion pathways, lateral moves and temporary secondment options.Benefits such as annual wellbeing allowance, generous paid parental leave, employee and family assistance programs, and mobile phone allowance.Competitive pay with abovemarket performance bonuses and longterm incentives.We believe diverse teams build better solutions for the planet and its people. We''re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work, no matter their background, identity, or lived experience.Be part of today''s most tomorrow company. Apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr