Senior Control Systems Engineer

SysControl Pty Limited; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Exciting projects

Career growth

Collaborative team

Innovative environment

Job summary

SysControl Pty Limited seeks a highly skilled Senior Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, service, and maintain control and automation systems for mining and industrial applications.

The ideal candidate has substantial PLC and SCADA experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities to lead major projects within Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience as a Control Systems engineer in resources or heavy industry.
• Extensive Allen-Bradley PLC and Plant SCADA (Citect SCADA) experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail.
• Degree or Diploma in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering; travel to sites.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing maintenance of PLCs, SCADA, and OT equipment.
• Provide control systems support for breakdowns and critical issues.
• Design, develop, and commission projects from start to finish.
• Produce scopes of work, functional specs, and test documentation.
• Deliver project management and service to major customers in resources/industrial sectors.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and grow customer relationships.

Skills

Control systems

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA systems

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Citect SCADA

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Rockwell Automation

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, service, and maintain control and automation systems for mining and industrial applications. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in PLC and SCADA systems and a passion for problem-solving and innovation.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the ongoing maintenance of control systems assets, including PLCs, SCADA systems, and associated OT equipment;

Provide control systems support and technical assistance for breakdowns and production critical issues, and daily technical support assistance as required by customers;

Ability to design, develop, and commission projects from beginning to end;

Produce project documentation, including scopes of work, functional specifications, and test documentation;

Deliver project management and service to major customers in the resources and industrial sectors;

Work both independently and within a dynamic team environment with the ability to lead the team and manage relationships both internally and externally and

Maintain and grow customer relationships.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 7 years' experience working as a Control Systems Engineering in resources or heavy industry;

Extensive Allen-Bradley PLC and Plant SCADA (Citect SCADA) experience;

Troubleshooting & fault-finding abilities;

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality;

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplined team;

Mining and CHPP experience an advantage;

Degree qualifications in Electrical/Electronic/Computer or Diploma, Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering;

Ability to travel to commission site-based projects and

Full working rights in Australia.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Flexible Working – Various working arrangements to help achieve work-life balance, including office, remote and site-based field service
Exciting Projects – Work on major customer control and automation solutions
Career Growth – Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative Team – Join a group of skilled engineers passionate about technology
Innovative Environment – Be part of a company that values creativity and problem-solving

ABOUT SYSCONTROL

Formed in 2009, SysControl provides automation, control, engineering, and technical services to Australia's resources, industrial and utility industries. Our expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems helps businesses enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability.