Control Systems Engineer

Glencore Australia; Ulan; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional allowance

Relocation assistance

Novated leasing & salary packaging

Gym subsidies & pool season passes

Education assistance

Job summary

Glencore is seeking an Automation Engineer for the Ulan Underground Mine in NSW. You will integrate with the engineering team, report to the Engineering Manager, and lead the automation and communications across the operation.

The ideal candidate will have an electrical trade or engineering background, strong SCADA/Rockwell knowledge, and experience in IT networking. Relocation assistance and regional allowances are available.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification and/or engineering degree.
• In-depth knowledge of SCADA and Rockwell software.
• Knowledge of IT networking and system administration desirable.
• Lead, maintain and develop automation equipment and communication systems across the operation.
• Strong focus on system reliability, supervising personnel and continuous improvement aligned to delivering Mine site outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain and develop the automation equipment and communication systems across the operation.
• Supervise personnel to ensure reliable mine site outputs and continuous improvement.

Skills

SCADA systems

Rockwell Automation

IT networking

System reliability

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Engineering qualification

Tools

Rockwell Software

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

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Applications Close: 20 September 2026

For further information please contact: Mel Nelson HR Coordinator on [phone]

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