Control Systems Electrician/Technician

Private Advertiser; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Technical training

Career progression

Modern workspace

Team events

Relocation assistance

Novated lease

Referral bonuses

Employee assistance program

4 weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance for interstate

Job summary

IoTics Pty Ltd is seeking a Control Systems Electrician/Technician to join their hands-on automation team in Australia. The role spans PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and control systems across multiple industrial sites, offering growth into leadership with strong customer interaction.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in industrial electrical maintenance or automation, holds an A-Grade Electrical Licence, and is proficient with Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA and HMIs.

Qualifications

• Electrical licensing: Holding a current A-Grade Electrical Licence is essential.
• A minimum of 2–3 years in industrial electrical maintenance, service or automation.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills in industrial environments are highly valued.
• Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms; exposure to SCADA, HMI, VSDs and instrumentation is preferred.
• Good English communication skills for on-site liaison with customers and other trades.
• Australian C-Class Driver's Licence and Australian working rights; visa sponsorship not available.
• Willingness to travel to regional South Australia and occasionally work after-hours or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC and control system fault-finding, including SCADA and HMI troubleshooting.
• Provide industrial electrical breakdown support and diagnose automation faults.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance to improve plant reliability.
• Lead control system upgrades, modifications and commissioning.
• Provide remote diagnostics and customer technical support.
• Install and commission new control systems and electrical equipment.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation before handover.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve critical issues and build relationships.
• Support automation projects and continuous improvement across sites.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

PLC experience

SCADA/HMI

VSDs

Instrumentation

Customer liaison

Driving licence

Education

A-Grade Electrical Licence

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA software

HMI software

Job description

IoTics Pty Ltd is seeking a Control Systems Electrician/Technician to join their team!

This is a hands-on, trade-based automation role suited to an experienced industrial electrician ready to broaden their technical skillset into PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation and control systems. Candidates will work across multiple industrial sites and industries, take on real responsibility, and have the chance to progress technically, professionally and potentially into future leadership, all while being part of a close-knit team where individual contributions are genuinely noticed.

About IoTics
IoTics is an Australian industrial automation and electrical engineering business helping customers improve the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of their operations through smarter automation and connected technology. The team works across water and wastewater, utilities, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining and resources, and industrial infrastructure. IoTics is practical, collaborative and always looking for better ways to solve problems, with a culture that values genuine input and shared success.

What you'll be doing?

• Diagnosing control system faults: Taking the lead on PLC and control system fault-finding, as well as SCADA and HMI troubleshooting, to keep operations running smoothly.
• Supporting electrical breakdowns: Providing industrial electrical breakdown support and diagnosing complex electrical and automation faults as they arise.
• Maintaining plant reliability: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Delivering upgrades and commissioning: Leading control system upgrades and modifications, along with PLC, HMI and instrumentation commissioning.
• Providing remote support: Offering remote diagnostics and customer technical support to resolve issues efficiently.
• Installing industrial systems: Completing industrial electrical installations and new control system installations and upgrades.
• Testing and commissioning equipment: Ensuring electrical and automation equipment is properly tested and commissioned before handover.
• Partnering with customers: Working directly with customers to resolve critical operational issues and build strong working relationships.
• Contributing to projects: Supporting automation projects and continuous improvement initiatives across a range of industries.

Who are they looking for?

• Electrical licensing: Holding a current A-Grade Electrical Licence is essential for this role.
• Industrial experience: A minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience in industrial electrical maintenance, service or automation is sought.
• Fault-finding capability: Strong electrical fault-finding skills gained within industrial breakdown and maintenance environments are highly valued.
• Automation exposure: Experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms is highly regarded, as is exposure to SCADA, HMI, VSDs, instrumentation or industrial communications.
• Communication skills: Good English language and communication skills are needed when liaising with customers and other trades on-site, given the customer-facing nature of this role.
• Driving and work rights: A valid Australian C-Class Driver's Licence and Australian working rights are required for this role, with visa sponsorship not available.
• Flexibility for travel: As this is a field-based role across customer sites in regional South Australia, a willingness to travel and occasionally work after-hours or weekends to support breakdown coverage is welcomed.

Why you should consider this opportunity? Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

• Competitive salary package of $100,000 to $120,000 per year plus a fully maintained company vehicle
• Company laptop and all required tools provided
• Ongoing technical training and professional development, including access to a dedicated automation training lab
• Mentoring and support from experienced engineers and technicians
• Genuine career progression, including pathways into senior technical, project or leadership positions
• Modern workspace featuring a team retreat/lounge, games and quiet zones
• Monthly team recognition and quarterly off-site team events and challenges
• Novated vehicle leasing options
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of annual leave
• Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates

All information received will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for employment-related purposes.