Process Control Engineer

Tlea; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Additional superannuation

Long service leave after 5 years

Inclusive and diverse environment

Supportive colleagues

Job summary

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA) is seeking a Process Control Engineer for a full-time, two-year max term position at the Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery. You will design and implement modifications to the Process Control System to support brownfield projects and debottlenecking operations.

Ideal candidates hold a tertiary engineering degree and have hands-on experience with DCS/SCADA, Rockwell PLC, and control-system architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with professional experience in process control systems.
• Experience in chemical or mineral processing is desirable.
• Understanding of distributed control system and control system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional specifications with stakeholders.
• Program and commission the control system per specifications.
• Design engineering solutions for the control system.
• Follow Management of Change processes.
• Assess risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Test and modify existing process control systems.
• Optimize control strategies to reduce delays and lifecycle costs.
• Support fault investigations and rectification works.

Skills

Process control systems

DCS/SCADA

Rockwell PLC

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary Engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell PLC

SCADA

Siemens (preferred)

Job description

We are a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we've already achieved great things, including building the first battery‑grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to be a major player in a global transition to a clean energy future.

We’re looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future - people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We're seeking individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and want to work in an open and supportive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are valued.

At TLEA, you’ll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world‑class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you passionate about making a real impact?

TLEA is welcoming applications for a full-time two-year Max term Process Control Engineer to join our team working at our Kwinana plant.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the design and implementation of modifications to the Process Control System (PCS) at the Tianqi Lithium Kwinana (TLK) Lithium Hydroxide Refinery. This role is critical in supporting the delivery of a portfolio of brownfield projects aimed at enhancing and debottlenecking refinery operations.

We are seeking a candidate who not only aligns with our core values—distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity, and innovation—but who is also approachable, action‑oriented, and adept at solving problems with practical, effective solutions.

In addition to possessing our core values of distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity and innovation, this position will suit an individual with prior experience of Process Control Engineering within Brownfields Environments and Operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with stakeholders to develop the functional specifications.
• Programming and commissioning of the control system according to the functional specifications.
• Design engineering solutions for the control system.
• Follow Management of Change processes.
• Identify and assess risks using enterprise risk framework policies and procedures, develop and implement risk mitigation plans
• Testing, maintaining and modifying existing process control systems
• Optimising strategies to prevent operational & production delays and minimise lifecycle costs for instrumentation and control infrastructure
• Assist in fault finding and failure investigations, and the subsequent rectification works.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING

• Tertiary Engineering degree with professional experience in process control systems.
• Previous experience in chemical or mineral processing industry.
• Good understanding of distributed control system and control system architecture.
• Extensive experience with Rockwell PLC & SCADA programming (Siemens highly regarded).
• Demonstrated ability to understand control philosophy and configure control system as per the functional requirements.
• Configuration and commissioning of DOL and Variable Speed Drives.
• Excellent problem solving and fault‑finding skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Contribute to a green and sustainable industry of the future.
• Competitive salary with a performance‑based discretionary bonus structure
• Additional Superannuation
• Award and recognition program
• Long service leave option after 5 years (pro rata)
• Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well‑being
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

LOCATION

TLEA proudly acknowledges and the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation, as the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant.

Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from City of Fremantle and just 7km from Rockingham.

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.