Lead Control Systems Commissioning – Decarb Projects

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Superintendent – Control Systems Commissioning to drive commissioning across decarbonisation projects and mine sites. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure safe, efficient delivery, and collaborate with engineering and operations to achieve handover readiness.

Role requires a strong background in PLC/HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, and functional safety standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement across multi-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Control Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering industrial control systems, automation or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in control systems commissioning, testing and integration within complex industrial environments.
• Proven technical and people leadership skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of functional safety standards (IEC 62061, IEC 61508, ISO 13849).
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead control systems commissioning planning and execution across multiple decarbonisation projects and Fortescue mine sites.
• Manage commissioning engineers, technicians and contractors, including resource allocation and development.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures and schedules ensuring readiness across engineering, construction, suppliers and site teams.
• Oversee PLC, HMI/SCADA, industrial network testing and integration with existing site infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting and defect resolution, coordinating design changes with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with site operations teams to ensure smooth handover and acceptance.
• Ensure safety through risk assessments, permits, isolations and testing controls.
• Manage commissioning documentation, punch lists, progress reporting, risks and resources.
• Oversee control systems bridges and bypasses with proper approvals and safe removal at handover.
• Drive commissioning performance and continuous improvement with strong stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Team mentoring

Multitasking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

Mechatronics

Related engineering discipline

Tools

PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Control system architecture

Job description

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Superintendent – Control Systems Commissioning to drive commissioning across decarbonisation projects and mine sites. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure safe, efficient delivery, and collaborate with engineering and operations to achieve handover readiness.

Role requires a strong background in PLC/HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, and functional safety standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement across multi-site