Control Systems Engineer

Glencore Australia

Ulan

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Regional Allowance
Relocation Assistance
Novated Leasing
Salary Packaging
Gym Subsidies
Education Assistance
Career Development
Sporting Complex
Health Care Facilities
Wine Region Proximity
Close to Newcastle/Sydney

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a PLC/Automation Engineer for the Ulan Underground Mine, joining the engineering team under the Engineering Manager. You will operate on state-of-the-art equipment, lead automation and communication systems, and ensure reliability across the operation.

The role requires electrical trade or engineering qualification, in-depth SCADA/Rockwell knowledge, and openness to relocation to Mudgee with regional allowances and relocation support.

Qualifications

  • Electrical trade or engineering qualification is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of SCADA systems and Rockwell Automation software.
  • IT networking and system administration experience is desirable.
  • Ability to lead, maintain and develop automation equipment and communication systems.
  • Strong focus on reliability and supervising personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, maintain and develop automation equipment and communication systems across the operation.
  • Ensure system reliability and supervise personnel with continuous improvement aligned to mine-site outputs.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification
Engineering qualification
SCADA systems
Rockwell Automation software
IT networking
System administration
Automation leadership
Reliability & supervision

Education

Electrical trade qualification
Engineering qualification

Tools

SCADA systems
Rockwell Automation software
IT networking

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

As a PLC/Automation Engineer at Ulan Underground Mine, you will operate as a part of the engineering team reporting into the Engineering Manager. Ulan Underground is an established, efficient and high production underground longwall coal mining operation in the western coalfields of NSW. With state-of-the-art mining equipment and the latest technologies, we are leading exporters in thermal coal.

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate has the following skills and experiences:
  • An electrical trade qualification and/or tertiary Engineering qualification,
  • In-depth knowledge of SCADA systems and Rockwell Automation software
  • Knowledge and experience in IT networking and system administration would be desirable.
  • Lead, maintain and develop the automation equipment and communication systems across the operation
  • Strong focus on system reliability, supervising personnel and continuous improvement aligned to delivering Mine site outputs.
About Ulan Coal Complex

Ulan Coal Mines has attracted people from all over Australia (and the world) who are drawn to the idea of launching or developing a mining career with the added benefit of comfortable residential-based work arrangement and family friendly lifestyle. The Ulan Complex is comprised of Ulan Underground Mine, Ulan West Mine, and Ulan Surface Operations. The Complex has two established, efficient, and high production underground longwall coal mining operation in the western coalfields of NSW. We are an established, efficient, and high production underground longwall coal mining operation in the western coalfields of NSW. With state-of-the-art mining equipment, the latest technologies, and best in class safety practices, we are leading exporters in thermal coal.

Make the move to Mudgee and benefit from:
  • Regional Allowance $16,000
  • Role Allowance $$
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
  • Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
  • Education Assistance
  • Formal and informal career development
  • State of the art Sporting Complex
  • Brand new Hospital and Health Care Facilities
  • Lively community, with markets, music and festivals
  • Award-winning wine region
  • 3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney
Applications Close: 8 October 2026

For further information please contact: Mel Nelson HR Coordinator on (02) 6372 5175

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.

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