Contract Control Systems Engineer - Mining Automation

TSS; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TSS is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join a mining owner/operator in WA. The role spans design, troubleshooting, commissioning and operational support across two process plants.

The position involves hands-on work with PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial networks, with frequent collaboration with operations and maintenance teams. Perth or Kalgoorlie-based applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000.
• Experience supporting Citect SCADA and/or Plant SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, control schematics and electrical drawings.
• Experience with commissioning, shutdown support and troubleshooting within operating facilities.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP and Modbus protocols.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC programs using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Configure, maintain and support Citect SCADA and Plant SCADA systems.
• Perform instrumentation configuration, calibration, loop checks and fault finding.
• Support site commissioning activities, shutdowns and operational improvement projects.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, SCADA systems, field instrumentation and networks.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics and I/O drawings.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (FDS, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect matrices, I/O lists, test procedures).
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to optimize plant performance.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Instrumentation experience

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Troubleshooting

Communication

Autonomous work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation/Control Systems/Automation Eng degree

Tools

Studio 5000

Citect SCADA

Plant SCADA

PowerFlex

Danfoss VSDs

Job description

TSS is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join a mining owner/operator in WA. The role spans design, troubleshooting, commissioning and operational support across two process plants.

The position involves hands-on work with PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial networks, with frequent collaboration with operations and maintenance teams. Perth or Kalgoorlie-based applicants are encouraged to apply.