Control Systems Engineer

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

Control Systems Engineer

We are currently seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join a mining owner/operator in WA. This is an opportunity to get in early as they look to bring engineering capability in-house.

This position will commence as a short-term contract, with the potential for extension based on project requirements and performance. It offers an excellent opportunity to work on a range of operational and project-based automation initiatives within a technically diverse environment.

The role will suit an engineer with hands-on experience in PLC, SCADA and instrumentation systems who enjoys a mix of design, troubleshooting, commissioning and operational support. Working alongside electrical, operations and project teams, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving plant automation systems across a range of brownfield projects for two process plants in WA.

Applications are welcomed from candidates based in either Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC programs using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 platforms.

• Configure, maintain and support Citect SCADA and Plant SCADA systems.

• Perform instrumentation configuration, calibration, loop checking and fault finding activities.

• Support site commissioning activities, shutdowns and operational improvement projects.

• Diagnose and resolve issues associated with PLCs, SCADA systems, field instrumentation and industrial communication networks.

• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control schematics, single-line diagrams and I/O drawings.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of technical documentation including:

  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

  • Control Narratives

  • Cause & Effect Matrices

  • I/O Lists

  • Test Procedures and Commissioning Documentation

• Work closely with operations and maintenance personnel to optimize plant performance and reliability.

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years' experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.

• Practical 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 industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus.

• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with PowerFlex, Danfoss or similar VSD platforms.

• Experience with motor management and overload protection systems including E300 and TeSys T.

• Understanding of safety systems, interlocks and plant protection philosophies.

• Exposure to industrial networking, managed switches and network architecture.

• Knowledge of alarm management, historians and process trending systems.

• Experience working with conveyors, crushers, pumps, stackers, reclaimers or similar mining equipment.

• Exposure to FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.

• Basic understanding of MCCs and industrial power distribution systems.

• Exposure to GE, Emerson or Siemens automation platforms would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems or Automation Engineering.

• Australian working rights.

• Current driver's license.

• Ability to travel to site when required

What's on Offer

• Initial short-term contract with the potential for extension.

• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of mining and industrial projects.

• Applications welcomed from candidates based in Perth or Kalgoorlie.

• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical support.

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Competitive hourly or salary package.

If you're looking for a role that offers a combination of hands-on technical work, project involvement and exposure to a variety of mining and industrial operations, we'd welcome your application.