Senior Control Systems Commissioning Lead – Decarb Projects

Fortescue Metals Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group in Perth, WA seeks an experienced Superintendent – Control Systems Commissioning to lead commissioning across decarbonisation projects and Fortescue mine sites, ensuring safe, efficient and successful delivery.

This role will manage commissioning engineers and contractors, develop plans and schedules, oversee PLC/HMI/SCADA testing, and coordinate interfaces with existing site infrastructure, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics or related.
• 10+ years' experience delivering industrial control systems, automation or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMI/SCADA, networks and control system architecture.
• Experience in control systems commissioning and integration in complex industrial environments.
• Proven leadership skills managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of functional safety standards IEC 62061 / IEC 61508 / ISO 13849.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical decision-making.
• Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements.
• Commitment to safety, quality and commissioning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of control systems commissioning across multiple decarbonisation projects and mine sites.
• Manage commissioning engineers, technicians and contractors including resource allocation and development.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures and schedules ensuring readiness across teams.
• Oversee PLC, HMI/SCADA, networks and interface testing with site infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting and defect resolution coordinating design changes with engineering.
• Collaborate with site operations to ensure smooth handover and acceptance.
• Ensure commissioning activities are safe via risk assessments, permits, isolations and tests.
• Manage documentation, punch lists, progress reports, risks and resources.
• Oversee control systems bridges and bypasses with approvals and safe removal before handover.
• Drive performance and continuous improvement with strong stakeholder engagement.

Skills

PLC systems

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Control system architecture

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Control Systems / Mechatronics

Job description

Fortescue Metals Group in Perth, WA seeks an experienced Superintendent – Control Systems Commissioning to lead commissioning across decarbonisation projects and Fortescue mine sites, ensuring safe, efficient and successful delivery.

This role will manage commissioning engineers and contractors, develop plans and schedules, oversee PLC/HMI/SCADA testing, and coordinate interfaces with existing site infrastructure, with a focus on safety and quality.