PLC Engineer for Tunnelling & Plant Automation

WeBuild; Burwood; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Verde is seeking an experienced PLC Engineer to join our Plant team on the project. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and automate PLC-controlled systems across site plant and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient tunnelling operations.

Reporting to the Senior PLC Engineer, you will collaborate with mechanical and production teams, work on TBM sites, and develop automation solutions using Siemens, Allen-Bradley and Schneider platforms.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a PLC Engineer or similar automation/electrical role.
• Experience on TBM jobsites preferred.
• Proficiency with PLC programming software (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider).
• Knowledge of industrial IT networks (Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Ability to work with low-voltage electrical networks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, automation and PLC-controlled plant and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC, electrical and automation faults to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with mechanical and production teams to maintain and improve plant and equipment.
• Develop and implement automation solutions to reduce manual input.
• Plan electrical and electronic installation during maintenance stoppages.
• Ensure safe operation of control systems and compliance with codes and standards.
• Manage electrical spares, consumables, tools and records.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial networks

LV electrical

Communication skills

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Schneider

Job description

Terra Verde is seeking an experienced PLC Engineer to join our Plant team on the project. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and automate PLC-controlled systems across site plant and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient tunnelling operations.

Reporting to the Senior PLC Engineer, you will collaborate with mechanical and production teams, work on TBM sites, and develop automation solutions using Siemens, Allen-Bradley and Schneider platforms.