Control Systems Engineer ECG Engineering Brisbane

ECG Engineering; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECG Engineering in Brisbane seeks a Control Systems Engineer to join the design team, contributing to a range of mineral processing electrical projects, from detailed design and studies to client coordination on remote mining plant upgrades.

You will design, configure and deliver PLC and SCADA systems, lead software development through FAT, commissioning and handover, and support ECG's engineering standards while liaising with our Toronto and Manila offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Experience delivering industrial control systems across full project lifecycle.
• Hands-on PLC programming with major platforms.
• Ability to coordinate engineering teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, configuration and delivery of PLC and SCADA systems across greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Lead software development from design through FAT, commissioning and handover.
• Involve in PLC programming, SCADA configuration, system integration and problem solving.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, I/O testing and site delivery activities.
• Contribute to ECG's engineering standards, tools and delivery processes.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA configuration

System integration

Project coordination

Industrial networks

Travel-ready

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Schneider Modicon M340/M580

AVEVA Plant SCADA / Citect

FactoryTalk View

WinCC

Ignition

Ethernet/IP / Modbus TCP/RTU / Profinet

OPC

Job description

• Cutting-edge automation projects in mining and renewables. Design & commission
• Workplace with a winning culture
• Diverse clients across minerals, energy & renewables sectors

Highlights

• Cutting-edge automation projects in mining and renewables. Design & commission
• Workplace with a winning culture
• Diverse clients across minerals, energy & renewables sectors

Position summary

We require a Control Systems Engineers to join our Brisbane based design team, contributing & coordinating design on a range of mineral processing related Electrical Projects, and Studies, ranging from detail design and technical reports to client, to full blown studies on remote mining plant design and upgrade.

About the company

ECG Engineering are leaders in the Electrical Engineering space, delivering design and project delivery services to the Mining, Utilities, Materials Handling and Industrial sectors with extensive and proven capabilities in Australia, and around the world.

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Toronto, Vancouver, Manila, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania & Cape Town.

ECG have the capability to design and deliver on complex projects, from early study work to commissioning and handover, drawing on the expertise of senior ECG personnel who have worked together for 30 + years.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, configuration and delivery of PLC and SCADA systems across greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Work control systems projects from initial scope and design through software development, FAT, commissioning and handover.
• Remain actively involved in PLC programming, SCADA configuration, system integration and technical problem solving.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, I/O testing, commissioning and site delivery activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of ECG's engineering standards, software libraries, tools and delivery processes.

About the candidate

• A relevant engineering degree, diploma or equivalent industry qualification.
• Experience delivering industrial control systems across the full project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience in control systems projects and coordinating engineering teams.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with platforms such as Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix, Siemens S7 / TIA Portal and Schneider Modicon M340 / M580.
• Experience with SCADA and HMI platforms such as AVEVA Plant SCADA / Citect, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition or similar.
• An understanding of industrial networks and communications including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, Profibus and OPC.
• The ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, process documentation and vendor information and translate these into practical control system solutions.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining project quality and delivery commitments.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering.
• Experience in mining, mineral processing, materials handling, energy or heavy industrial environments will be highly regarded.
• Australian working rights and the ability to travel to site when required.

Benefits and perks

From planning, designing, executing and commissioning new control systems and software, to providing our mining and energy clients with operations support, ECG Engineering’s Controls Systems group, led by Dean Adderley, can provide a technically challenging, diverse and fulfilling career.

The role is Brisbane based, working with an established controls team, however there may be occasional input on the studies and reports of our Toronto office, as well as the coordination of works from our engineering office in Manila.

To be considered for the ECG controls Group, you need solid control systems experience on complex high value resource & energy projects, with an understanding of the differences between Pilbara based projects, and the realities of offshore remote mining plant construction and operations: (think Africa).

ECG Engineering offers a generous remuneration package, plus the opportunity to join an engineering firm with a workplace culture second to none.