Mine & Processing Plant Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. is seeking an Automation Engineer to maintain and improve automation and control systems across the mine and processing plant.

You will troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and electrical systems and provide technical support to automation, instrumentation, and electrical teams. Responsibilities include developing PLC logic, maintaining networks and servers, diagnosing faults, and driving continuous improvement while mentoring junior staff and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Degree/HND in Control, Electrical, Electronic, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent technician experience.
• Experience in gold mining or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with Rockwell, Schneider/Modicon, AVEVA/Wonderware, ABB, or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work across the mine, processing plant, and electrical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Develop and modify PLC logic and system configurations.
• Maintain industrial networks, servers, and automation infrastructure.
• Diagnose system faults and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to Instrumentation and Electrical teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree/HND in Control, Electrical, Electronic, Software Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Instrumentation

Industrial control systems

Rockwell

Schneider/Modicon

AVEVA/Wonderware

ABB

Job description

Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. is seeking an Automation Engineer to maintain and improve automation and control systems across the mine and processing plant.

You will troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and electrical systems and provide technical support to automation, instrumentation, and electrical teams. Responsibilities include developing PLC logic, maintaining networks and servers, diagnosing faults, and driving continuous improvement while mentoring junior staff and ensuring safety