Mill Maintenance General Foreman

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. on the Gold Coast, Australia, seeks an experienced Automation & Control Specialist to install, commission, troubleshoot, and improve plant automation systems, ensuring safe and reliable operations.

You will design and configure PLC, HMI, DCS and SCADA systems, develop PLC logic, support maintenance and production teams, and guide junior specialists in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of automation experience, preferably in mining/mineral processing.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, DCS and SCADA systems.
• Experience with Wonderware/System Platform is an advantage.
• Knowledge of industrial networks, alarm management and cybersecurity.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot and improve automation and control systems for plant operations.
• Design, configure and commission PLC, HMI, DCS and SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot and modify control systems to improve reliability and performance.
• Develop PLC logic, control strategies and automation solutions.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance, Production, Engineering, Electrical and Instrumentation teams.
• Support automation projects, system upgrades, backups and industrial networking.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to Junior Automation & Control Specialists and Technicians.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

DCS

SCADA

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Cybersecurity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Wonderware/System Platform

Job description

Role Overview

Responsible for the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and improvement of automation and control systems, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design, configure, install, and commission PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA systems.

Troubleshoot and modify control systems to improve plant reliability and performance.

Develop PLC logic, control strategies, and automation solutions.

Provide technical support to Maintenance, Production, Engineering, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.

Support automation projects, system upgrades, backups, and industrial network configuration.

Supervise and provide technical guidance to Junior Automation & Control Specialists and Technicians.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of automation experience, preferably in a mining/mineral processing environment.

Degree in Automation, Electrical/Control Engineering, or related field preferred.

Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI, DCS, and SCADA.

Experience with Wonderware/System Platform is an advantage.

Knowledge of industrial networks, PLC troubleshooting, alarm management, and cybersecurity.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.

Good command of written and spoken English.

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree