Control Systems Engineer

Napean Conveyors; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NEPEAN Power is looking for an automation engineer to develop, test and commission industrial control systems. You will work across workshop, site, and project environments, partnering with engineers, technicians and customers to deliver safe and reliable solutions.

Based in Paget, you will contribute to PLC/SCADA configurations, fault-finding, and project documentation, while supporting continuous improvement and agile collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on automation experience in industrial settings.
• Experience with designing, testing and commissioning control systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and customers.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure PLC, SCADA and variable-speed drive solutions.
• Complete workshop and site-based testing, fault-finding and commissioning.
• Prepare accurate engineering designs, test records and project documentation.
• Monitor engineering deliverables, project progress and costs within scope.
• Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Improve engineering processes through standardisation and continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Testing & commissioning

Technical documentation

Customer communication

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

PLC programming software

SCADA software

Testing & commissioning tools

Job description

NEPEAN Power is a 100% Australian-owned engineering and manufacturing business with more than 30 years of experience delivering electrical products, systems and turnkey solutions. As part of the wider NEPEAN group, we design, manufacture, supply and service high- and low-voltage power, automation and energy-management solutions for the mining, resources, energy, infrastructure and renewables sectors. Backed by local engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing capability, our teams take projects from concept and design through to testing, commissioning and ongoing support.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Based in Paget, you will join our automation team to develop, test and commission industrial control systems for new-build and overhauled equipment. Working across the workshop, customer sites and project environments, you will partner with engineers, technicians and customers to deliver safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and configure PLC, SCADA and variable-speed drive solutions.
• Complete workshop and site-based testing, fault-finding and commissioning.
• Prepare accurate engineering designs, test records and project documentation.
• Monitor engineering deliverables, project progress and costs within your scope.
• Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Improve engineering processes through standardisation, digitalisation and continuous improvement.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

You will work across the complete project lifecycle and see your solutions move from design to operation. The role offers genuine technical variety, customer exposure and the opportunity to contribute to automation systems used in demanding industrial environments.

ABOUT YOU

You are a practical and solutions-focused automation professional who combines strong technical capability with clear communication. You can manage priorities, work independently when required and collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers.

YOU WILL BRING

• An electrical trade qualification, electrical engineering qualification or closely related background.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation software development, testing, commissioning and fault-finding.
• Working knowledge of PLC, SCADA and variable-speed drive systems.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
• The ability to communicate confidently with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• A safety-first approach, attention to detail and commitment to quality.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Challenging & varied automation projects supporting major Australian industries.
• Exposure to design, manufacturing, testing, commissioning and customer support.
• Support from experienced engineers and opportunities to broaden your technical capability.
• A stable role within an established, Australian-owned engineering group.

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.