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

Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

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

Skills

PLC

SCADA/HMI

Fault-finding

Root cause analysis

Operational support

Industrial networks

Programming

Education

Electrical degree

Trade qualification (electrical)

Tools

Ethernet networks

Industrial fieldbus

SCADA software

Job description

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