OCMS Systems Engineer

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Metro Trains Melbourne seeks an OCMS Systems Engineer to join the OT Systems team for a 12-month, full-time, on-site assignment across 628 Bourke Street and 700 Collins. The role centers on operating and maintaining Control Monitoring Systems, TIAS and other OT technologies, delivering Technical Maintenance Plans and coordinating with internal teams and external contractors. You will bring hands-on PLC and SCADA expertise, OT infrastructure experience, strong troubleshooting and technical writing skills, and a track record of on-call support and workshop leadership to ensure compliance with MTM OCMS change policies. To apply, tailor your resume to OCMS and on-call OT, highlight cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and submit by March 13, 2026.

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an OCMS Systems Engineer to join the OT Systems team working with a range of different stakeholders across the business. In this role you will be required to support with the on-call roster approximately every 4 weeks with support including some out of hours work for software releases.

You’ll play a critical role to ensure the successful operations of technologies such as the Control Monitoring Systems (CMS), Tunnel Intruder Alarm System (TIAS) and other operational technologies delivered by the Metro Tunnel Project. You’ll provide technical maintenance advice, including troubleshooting, implementing solutions and making modifications with SCADA and PLC programming. You’ll complete and update Technical Maintenace Plans (TMP) and interface with internal stakeholder and third-party contractors on system faults.

Please note this is a 12 - month opportunity working across 628 Bourke Street and 700 Collins.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• You’ll be the first point of contact for technical, electrical, maintenance and operations teams to support with Operational Technology such as SCADA, PLCs and networks.
• Deliver augmentation and renewal projects including programmes across OCMS Systems to ensure system performance including the delivery of systems on the Metro Tunnel Project
• You’ll lead and participate in workshops, planning, design and integration activities to ensure a high quality and ensure compliance with Metro’s standards
• Drive continuous improvements to minimise risks associated with the operational technology
• Ensure that all system changes meet engineering standards within MTM/OCMS change policies and practices
• You'll build strong relationships with a range of different stakeholders across internal and external including project teams, contractors and vendors

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Computer Systems and/or Control Systems)
• Must have experience in PLC, SCADA, Network Communications and OT infrastructure
• Hands on experience completing technical maintenance tasks on Industrial Control Systems.
• Effective ability and experience in troubleshooting and fault resolution.
• Technical writing experience to create and modify work instructions and procedures.
• Experience in 24/7 on call support
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across a multi-discipilnary organisation and communicate with influence  

Next Steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career growth, then please apply before the due date and be part of Melbourne’s growing rail network!

Applications close Friday 13th March 2026 at  23:59pm

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