Process Control Engineer — FIFO & Mine Automation Expert

Develop Global Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO options

DIDO options

Relocation assistance

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

Career stability

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Develop is seeking a Process Control Engineer for the Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine in NSW. You will design, implement and maintain control systems to ensure efficient and reliable operation of the processing plant, reporting to the Electrical Operations Superintendent.

This permanent, full-time role offers FIFO 8/6 or DIDO/residential rosters, relocation assistance, and a collaborative team environment at a long-life mining operation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in control systems engineering in mining or heavy industry.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and process control equipment in a mineral concentrator environment.
• Hands-on experience with Citect SCADA configuration and management.
• Networking: Ethernet/IP protocols and system integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain control systems to optimise plant processes and ensure their efficient, reliable operation.
• Utilise expertise in Citect SCADA, Allen‑Bradley PLCs, and Ethernet/IP communications to enhance system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimise downtime and improve plant operations.
• Collaborate with other engineers and maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with plant equipment.
• Conduct system upgrades and improvements to keep the plant's control systems current with technological advancements.
• Provide technical support and training to operational teams on control systems and processes.
• Ensure the safe operation and compliance of control systems, including working knowledge of SIL‑rated PLCs or SIS systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, optimising control systems and operational procedures.

Skills

Control systems engineering

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / control systems / mechatronics

Tools

Citect SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Develop is seeking a Process Control Engineer for the Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine in NSW. You will design, implement and maintain control systems to ensure efficient and reliable operation of the processing plant, reporting to the Electrical Operations Superintendent.

This permanent, full-time role offers FIFO 8/6 or DIDO/residential rosters, relocation assistance, and a collaborative team environment at a long-life mining operation.