Control Systems Engineer - 7/7 - Perth

Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Western Australia; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

7 days on / 7 days off roster

West Perth office-based position

Exposure to large-scale WA iron ore

Exposure to PLC, SCADA/HMI and fieldb2

Résumé du poste

Control Systems Engineer opportunity with a major Australian iron ore producer in Western Australia. This 12-month contract is based in West Perth, working a 7 days on / 7 days off roster.

You’ll support PLC, SCADA/HMI and industrial networks across mine, port and infrastructure operations, delivering firmware updates, fault-finding and system optimisation. The role combines real-time operational support with root cause analysis, minor modifications, programming, testing and commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Mechatronics or Computer Science
• Alternatively, electrical trade qualification with relevant controls experience
• Demonstrated industrial control systems engineering experience
• Strong PLC and SCADA troubleshooting capability
• Experience supporting operational control systems
• Strong fault-finding skills within time-critical environments
• Experience reviewing and developing industrial control systems
• Experience with Ethernet networks and industrial fieldbuses
• Strong practical problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
• Ability to communicate effectively with operational stakeholders
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to work a rotating 7/7 days and nights roster
• Mining, fixed plant or heavy industrial experience highly regarded
• Bulk materials handling experience highly regarded

Responsabilités

• Provide technical support across PLC, SCADA/HMI and network systems
• Support mine, port, dewatering and infrastructure operations
• Act as an escalation point for operational control system issues
• Diagnose faults and safely restore control system services
• Minimise production impacts during system interruptions
• Maintain control system integrity, security and backups
• Manage alarms, bridges and bypasses in line with site standards
• Maintain accurate control system technical documentation
• Investigate recurring failures and undertake root cause analysis
• Develop sustainable corrective actions for control system issues
• Deliver minor control system modifications and improvements
• Support optimisation initiatives across operational systems
• Undertake minor control system design and programming activities
• Support testing and commissioning when required
• Analyse operational and control system data
• Prepare written technical reports and present findings
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and IT/OT teams
• Provide field support when required

Connaissances

PLC

SCADA/HMI

Fault-finding

Root cause analysis

Operational support

Industrial networks

Programming

Formation

Electrical degree

Trade qualification (electrical)

Outils

Ethernet networks

Industrial fieldbus

SCADA software

Description du poste

Control Systems Engineer | 7/7 Perth | 12-Month Contract

An excellent opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to join the Integrated Remote Operations team of a major Australian iron ore producer, supporting large-scale mining, port and infrastructure operations across Western Australia.

This is a 12-month contract position working a 7 days on / 7 days off rotating days and nights roster, based from a West Perth office.

Reporting to the Superintendent Control Systems, you will provide operational support across critical control and automation systems, restoring service during plant interruptions, maintaining system integrity and delivering practical improvements to support safe production, equipment reliability and operational performance.

Role Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer with strong operational troubleshooting and fault-finding capability across PLC, SCADA/HMI and industrial network environments.

Working within an Integrated Remote Operations team, you will act as a key escalation point for control system issues across mine, port, dewatering and supporting infrastructure operations.

The role combines real-time operational support with root cause analysis, system optimisation, minor modifications, programming, testing and commissioning. It will suit an engineer who enjoys troubleshooting complex operational issues and working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and IT/OT stakeholders.

Benefits

• 12-month contract opportunity
• 7 days on / 7 days off roster
• West Perth office-based position
• No regular FIFO requirement
• Exposure to large-scale WA iron ore operations
• Work across mine, port and infrastructure control systems
• Highly technical operational control systems environment
• Exposure to PLC, SCADA/HMI and industrial networks
• Combination of operational support and improvement work
• Work within an established Integrated Remote Operations team

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Mechatronics or Computer Science
• Alternatively, electrical trade qualification with relevant controls experience
• Demonstrated industrial control systems engineering experience
• Strong PLC and SCADA troubleshooting capability
• Experience supporting operational control systems
• Strong fault-finding skills within time-critical environments
• Experience reviewing and developing industrial control systems
• Experience with Ethernet networks and industrial fieldbuses
• Strong practical problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
• Ability to communicate effectively with operational stakeholders
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to work a rotating 7/7 days and nights roster
• Mining, fixed plant or heavy industrial experience highly regarded
• Bulk materials handling experience highly regarded

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across PLC, SCADA/HMI and network systems
• Support mine, port, dewatering and infrastructure operations
• Act as an escalation point for operational control system issues
• Diagnose faults and safely restore control system services
• Minimise production impacts during system interruptions
• Maintain control system integrity, security and backups
• Manage alarms, bridges and bypasses in line with site standards
• Maintain accurate control system technical documentation
• Investigate recurring failures and undertake root cause analysis
• Develop sustainable corrective actions for control system issues
• Deliver minor control system modifications and improvements
• Support optimisation initiatives across operational systems
• Undertake minor control system design and programming activities
• Support testing and commissioning when required
• Analyse operational and control system data
• Prepare written technical reports and present findings
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and IT/OT teams
• Provide field support when required

Our Client

Our client is a major Australian resources organisation with substantial iron ore operations across Western Australia.

The business operates large-scale, integrated mining and infrastructure assets incorporating mine, processing, rail, port and supporting infrastructure, with sophisticated automation and control systems playing a critical role in safe and reliable production.

This opportunity sits within their Integrated Remote Operations team, supporting operational technology and control systems across a complex network of production assets.

The environment provides exposure to large-scale fixed plant, bulk materials handling, utilities and infrastructure systems, making this an excellent opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer looking to strengthen their operational mining experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Women, Indigenous Australians and ex-service personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.