Senior Control Systems Engineer

Nepean; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

RDOs

Flexible work

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

NEPEAN Power in Thornton, NSW is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to deliver reliable control systems for mining, construction and industrial projects. The role covers development, testing, commissioning and technical support across PLC, HMI, SCADA and variable speed drives, with hands-on involvement both in workshop and on site.

You will mentor engineers and technicians, prepare design documentation and drive safe, high-quality outcomes while supporting standardisation and continuous

Qualifications

• Electrical trade and/or tertiary qualification in Electrical, Automation, Control Systems or related.
• Experience in industrial automation including software development, commissioning, testing and fault finding.
• Strong PLC, HMI, SCADA and variable speed drive knowledge; Rockwell, Citect and ABB experience valued.
• Good documentation, customer support and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and time management with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, commission PLC, HMI, SCADA and related control systems.
• Support new builds, equipment overhauls, workshop testing and on-site commissioning.
• Manage deliverables, progress, labour allocation and costing within scope.
• Prepare and review engineering design, test and commissioning docs.
• Peer review software and participate in design reviews and HAZOPs.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Drive safe, high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

VSD

Education

Electrical/Automation/Control Systems qualification

Tools

Rockwell

Citect

ABB

Job description

• Senior automation engineering role
• PLC, HMI, SCADA projects
• Thornton-based career opportunity

About Us

At NEPEAN™, we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. For more than 40 years, we have delivered innovative, high-value solutions for mining, construction, transport and industrial customers across Australia and internationally.

NEPEAN Power designs and manufactures high-quality control systems and electrical infrastructure solutions for mining, construction, water/wastewater, utilities and industrial sectors. We are also a Level 3 Accredited Service Provider (ASP3) for designing distribution works in NSW.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our Thornton, NSW team. Reporting to the Automation Manager, you will help deliver reliable control systems engineering outcomes across industrial, mining, construction and utilities projects.

This is a hands‑on senior role covering control systems development, testing, commissioning and technical support. You will work across PLC, HMI, SCADA, variable speed drives and related electrical, control, monitoring and safety equipment, ensuring NEPEAN Power products are fit for purpose, accurately documented and delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, test and commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, variable speed drive and related control, monitoring and safety systems.
• Support new builds, equipment overhauls, workshop testing and site commissioning for NEPEAN Power products.
• Manage engineering deliverables, project progress, labour allocation and job cost inputs within your scope.
• Prepare, review and maintain engineering design, test and commissioning documentation.
• Peer review automation software and contribute to design reviews, RDAs, HAZOPs and project meetings.
• Provide technical support, mentoring and guidance to engineers, technicians, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive safe, quality-focused outcomes while contributing to standardisation, continuous improvement and engineering systems.

About You

You are an experienced control systems, automation or electrical engineering professional who enjoys solving technical problems, working with customers and mentoring others. You are practical, organised and confident balancing design, commissioning, documentation and stakeholder support in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills & Experience

• Electrical trade and/or tertiary qualification in Electrical, Automation, Control Systems or a related discipline.
• Experience in industrial automation, including software development, commissioning, testing and fault finding.
• Strong capability with PLC, HMI, SCADA, variable speed drives and related control systems; Rockwell, Citect and ABB experience highly regarded.
• Sound engineering documentation, customer support and technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills, with a safety‑first, quality‑focused approach.
• Ability to mentor and support engineers, technicians and automation team members.

What’s In It for You

• Senior technical scope across PLC, HMI, SCADA, variable speed drives, commissioning and customer support.
• Hands‑on workshop and site commissioning, testing and troubleshooting work.
• Supportive engineering team with opportunities to mentor others and keep developing your career.
• Competitive salary, overtime, RDOs and flexible working arrangements.
• Career progression within a well‑established Australian organisation.

Ready to Drive Automation Excellence?

NEPEAN is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities and LGBTIQ individuals.