We are seeking a Senior Automation and Control System Engineer to join our Binduli Operations team. This role is responsible for the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of plant control systems, ensuring reliability, availability and compliance across all processing systems.
Working closely with operations, maintenance and project teams, this position plays a key role in supporting plant performance, delivering control system upgrades and managing electrical and automation projects.
ROSTER: 8:6 (Residential or FIFO ex. Perth)
PACKAGE: $238,000 – $252,000 (incl allowances, superannuation, bonuses)
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Manage the day-to-day operation and reliability of plant control systems including PLC, SCADA, DCS and HMI platforms
- Develop and implement control strategies to optimise plant performance, recovery and efficiency
- Troubleshoot control system, instrumentation and automation issues to minimise downtime
- Maintain and upgrade control system hardware and software to ensure reliability and security
- Lead control system improvements, modifications and upgrade projects
- Develop scopes of work, cost estimates and commissioning plans for electrical and automation projects
- Supervise contractors and project personnel to ensure work is completed safely, on time and within budget
- Maintain accurate documentation, backups and change records for all control system modifications
- Provide training and technical support to operations and maintenance personnel
- Work closely with suppliers and support providers to maintain system performance
- Conduct inspections, safety observations and hazard reporting in line with site requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or related discipline
- Strong experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS and HMI control systems
- Experience working in mining, minerals processing or heavy industry environments
- Demonstrated experience maintaining and improving plant control systems
- Experience delivering electrical or automation projects from design through to commissioning
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and control logic
- Experience supervising contractors or technical teams
- Strong understanding of safety and statutory requirements within mining operations
- High-level problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence
- WA Electrical Licence, HV Switching or Instrumentation qualifications desirable
- Experience with Honeywell, Schneider, GE or similar control systems highly regarded
WHAT WE OFFER
- Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
- Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
- Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
- Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
- Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
- A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
- A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
- Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
Your application will include the following questions:
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Control Systems Engineer?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Have you completed a qualification in electrical engineering?
- What’s your expected annual base salary?
- Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?