Refinery Controls Project Engineer: PLC/SCADA Upgrades (Hybrid)

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Wetherill Park base

Travel reimbursement

PPE provided

Long-term contract

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer for a trusted client in Wetherill Park, NSW. The role focuses on managing PLC/SCADA upgrade projects from concept through commissioning, with hybrid work flexibility available.

You will develop control philosophies, review designs, and coordinate across electrical, instrumentation, controls and process disciplines. 10+ years in brownfield refinery projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls or related Engineering discipline required.
• Strong 10+ years' experience delivering brownfield projects within oil/refining or similar facilities.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems and control system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Manage PLC and SCADA upgrade projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop scopes of work, functional descriptions, control philosophies and diagrams.
• Review designs from external consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate inputs across electrical, instrumentation, controls and process disciplines.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from concept to handover.
• Support hazardous area cabling and infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide technical leadership during design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Participate in HAZOPs, MOC and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with operations for delivery in live refinery environments.

Skills

PLC/SCADA experience

Stakeholder management

Project engineering leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls or related Engineering

Job description

Synergie Australia is seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer for a trusted client in Wetherill Park, NSW. The role focuses on managing PLC/SCADA upgrade projects from concept through commissioning, with hybrid work flexibility available.

You will develop control philosophies, review designs, and coordinate across electrical, instrumentation, controls and process disciplines. 10+ years in brownfield refinery projects is preferred.